473. Telegram 1568 to Geneva1
1568. For Johnson. Our 1567.
Both British Embassy and American Red Cross have received telegrams from Hong Kong confirming Liu stated he did not wish to proceed Communist China. He is being cared for by Hong Kong authorities who are investigating whether Liu has any relatives in colony. American Red Cross has requested British Red Cross undertake any humanitarian assistance required by Liu and British Red Cross has agreed. American Red Cross telegraphing Chinese Communist Red Cross that Liu unwilling proceed Communist China and that British Red Cross will render assistance.
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/2–156. Confidential; Priority; Limited Distribution. Drafted by Clough.↩