811.2394A/11–1549: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul General at Taipei (Taipei)
464. ReDeptel 460 Nov 15. Reasons for Dept’s concern over proposed visit Taiwan CinCFE staff team similar to those expressed urdes 68, Oct 449 which pointed out unfortunate publicity re similar previous visit and accentuated speculation re US plans in Taiwan and rumors occupation by SCAP. Dept of opinion you shld render all possible assistance to CinCFE staff team while in Taiwan, while at same time keeping yourself informed of their activities, and that you shld act as channel to any Chi auth[oritie]s they may desire visit.
In event you receive similar requests for clearance in future and shld you have any doubts re appropriateness proposed visits, you shld refer requests to Dept for advisory opinion prior to approaching Chi auths. Urinfo, CinCFE’s tel was passed automatically to Taipei by code room without opportunity for Dept to append comments.
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