588. Telegram 1825 from Geneva1

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1825. Comments on today’s meeting.

Would characterize Wang’s presentation today as tending more toward unwillingness under any circumstances (even including agreement our part to FMC) unconditionally renounce force in Taiwan area, that is, also vis-a-vis GRC. However, one statement (para 10 Mytel 1823) could possibly be interpreted as reaffirmation of position toward which he sometimes in past appeared to be tending, that is, willingness [Typeset Page 939] agree renunciation force specifically applicable Taiwan area if assurances FMC also included. Of course, either position is far removed from ours.

Although I do not exclude possibility his presenting new draft it seems unlikely for next meeting. I see no choice for next meeting except to reiterate our position and sharply attack his making clear that if there is to be new move it will not come from us. Only if in context of meeting it clearly appeared useful would I imply any invitation to Wang to produce new alternative.

Dept will note Wang today again carefully used new formula on Taiwan and offshore islands (paras 3, 4, 8 etc.) in use since Mar 1 meeting. Suggest possibility this formula may have been adopted with Public Law 4 in mind.

Gowen
  1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/4–2656. Confidential.