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

690B.9321/1–1653: Telegram

No. 31
The Ambassador in Burma (Sebald) to the Department of State

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Rangoon, January 16, 1953—11 a.m.

1283. … KMT problem is beginning have repercussions broader in scope than mere military dilemma. Foreign Minister¹ also told me KMT problem is getting completely out of hand, intimated GUB seriously concerned. Hope Department will speedily urge course of action all interested parties in endeavor assist GUB find practical solution.

Sebald

1. Sao Hkun Hkio.