Foreign Relations of the United States, 1955–1957, Volume III, China, Microfiche Supplement

397. Telegram 1244 from Geneva¹

Geneva, December 2, 1955, 5 p.m.

1244. From Johnson.

Haguiwara (Japanese Ambassador) as well as Leroy (Belgian) have under instructions called on me in last few days to inquire our attitude on reduction CHINCOM controls.

Haguiwara particularly talked about indirect West European sales CHINCOM items to CHICOMS through SovBloc countries while practically Japan excluded from such trade. Specifically mentioned galvanized sheets.

Leroy said Belgian trade delegation headed by member Parliament recently returned from trip to Communist China and is strongly pressing government for relaxation CHINCOM level.

I took strong line with both along lines merchant letters to De Margerie and Kirkpatrick, personally emphasizing high value I placed on trade weapon and importance my renunciation force negotiations to other countries. However said my talks here only one aspect our attitude on CHINCOM level and further discussion subject should be in Washington or Paris.

Gowen

1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/12–255. Confidential. Repeated to Paris for Topol as telegram 279 and to Brussels unnumbered.