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

893.01/9–2349: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Consul General at Tientsin (Smyth)

Washington, September 30, 1949—6 p. m.

337. Reurtel 779 September 23. Secy and Un Secy made following points re question recog:

1. Time for decision when or if recog has not yet arrived as central Chi Comm govt not yet officially established.

2. Dept will undertake closest consultation with Cong prior taking any action re recog Chi Comm regime.

3. Dept desires keep in close touch, and if feasible concert efforts, with all concerned friendly nations on major Chi questions, including problem recog.

For urinfo only, early recog by US highly unlikely. Likewise Dept’s info indicates Brit Govt will not be hasty in according recog.

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