Foreign Relations of the United States, 1949, The Far East: China, Volume IX

893.01/6–2949: Telegram

The Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Douglas) to the Secretary of State

London, June 29, 1949—5 p. m.
[Received 8:01 p. m.]

2517. Depcirtel June 10, 3 a. m.,⁹⁴ and previous, re united front re recognition Chinese Communist Government.

1. Foreign Office has been kept fully informed and is grateful for information.

2. Asked whether any truth in press reports, some emanating from US, to effect that strong pressure being brought by British interests China for early recognition Chinese Communist Government, Foreign Office states very little truth. Pressure from British interests China at minimum; British interests appear at present content leave matters in hands British Government and to accept consequences.

Douglas

94. Not printed.