893.01/12–849: Telegram
The Chargé in Burma (Day) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 8—9:27 a. m.]
537. In conversation my call on Foreign Minister Dec. 7, following his return from Lake Success and London Dec. 4, Foreign Minister said expected GOB recognize Communist China before end this month but feared early recognition would help Communist penetration from Yunnan, hoped Communist China would not soon send diplomats Rangoon, desired delay longest sending Burma Ambassador to Communist China.
Conclude GOB likely recognize Communist China immediately after, not before, Britain does despite Foreign Minister’s apprehension over disadvantages acting too hastily.
I said I assumed GOB continuing consultation policy and added hoped recognition would await some definite assurance by Communist China of intent respect international obligations protect foreign nationals and property in China.
Sent Department 537, repeated Bangkok 54, London 28.