Foreign Relations of the United States, 1952–1954, East Asia and the Pacific, Volume XII, Part 2

690B.9321/9–2253: Telegram

No. 103
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in the Republic of China

top secret

Washington, September 23, 1953—12:07 p.m.

253. Your 173¹ and 183.² Seek interview President Chiang and express substance following:

U.S. Government deeply disturbed by fact Chinese Government continued permit air flights from Formosa to Monghsat during past six months despite specific assurances it would take steps prevent such flights. U.S. Government has bent every effort bring about mutually satisfactory solution difficult and delicate problem created presence Chinese irregular forces on Burmese soil and has counted heavily on good faith Chinese Government accomplish this objective. Failure Chinese Government abide by commitments made to U.S. and its violation spirit UN resolution despite its promise adhere not only beclouds atmosphere Sino-American relations but seriously undermines Chinese Government’s international standing.

U.S. Government cannot continue participate present efforts resolve problem in absence sincere and wholehearted cooperation Governments concerned. Failure current efforts produce satisfactory results will almost certainly lead to developments in the area and in UN damaging to cause free world and Chinese Government in particular. Thus while U.S. welcomes assurance flights have now been completely discontinued, it believes also essential Chinese Government immediately take concrete steps (such as outlined our 227)³ as proof its good faith and desire cooperate U.S. and UN.

Dulles

1. Not printed. (690B.9321/9–1953)
2. Dated Sept. 22, not printed. (690B.9321/9–2253)
3. Document 101.