Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1945, The Far East, China, Volume VII

740.00119 P.W./8–3045

Memorandum by Major General Clayton Bissell, Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence, War Department General Staff¹⁵

[Extract]

Washington, August 30, 1945.

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2. China.

Mao Tse-tung’s arrival in Chungking has evoked reserved comment by Chinese press which apparently is not hopeful of a satisfactory solution of Central Government-Communist difficulties. Shanghai is reported surrounded by Communist forces who have expressed determination to fight should Central Government forces attempt to enter the city.

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Clayton Bissell

15. Notation by the Chief of Staff: “To Secretary of State. G[eorge] C. M[arshall]”