Foreign Relations of the United States, 1949, The Far East: China, Volume IX

661.9331/8–2349: Telegram

The Minister-Counselor of Embassy in China (Clark) to the Secretary of State

Canton, August 23, 1949—5 p. m.
[Received August 23—10:39 p. m.]

Cantel 1007. George Yeh, Acting Foreign Minister, confirms press reports that Chinese are suggesting Soviets’ conclusion northwest border trade pact, but have refused this time conclude economic agreement which involves exploitation Chinese natural resources.

Clark