September 1977–May 1978


115. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in the Republic of China

Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, D780226–0746. Confidential; Priority; Exdis. Drafted by Feldman, cleared by Thayer (EA/PRCM) and Gleysteen (EA), and approved by Holbrooke. Repeated to Beijing.


116. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Brzezinski) to President Carter

Source: Carter Library, National Security Affairs, Brzezinski Material, Country File, Box 8, China (People’s Republic of): 6–8/78. Secret; Sensitive; Eyes Only; Outside the System. Sent for action. The date is handwritten. A handwritten “C” at the top of the page indicates Carter saw the memorandum.