893.00/5–1945: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Hurley) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 19—12:45 p.m.]
802. Following is summary of resolution on foreign policy (as reported in Central News) adopted by 6th Kuomintang Congress in the May 16 session: Our rejoicing over the victory in Europe is tempered by our regret that President Roosevelt did not live to see this day. The United Nations cannot rest until Japan is defeated. [Page 106] Our foreign policy under the guidance of President Chiang has enabled us to snatch victory from defeat and to realize the aims of Dr. Sun Yat-sen by abolishing extraterritoriality, and through the Cairo Conference obtain guarantee of the return of our lost territories. China harbors no territorial ambitions. All she wants is the preservation of her territorial and administrative interim [integrity] and fair and equal treatment for all her nationals overseas. It is hoped that the five great powers will continue to cooperate after the war. Especially [is] friendly cooperation necessary between the U. S. S. R. and China China will do everything possible to insure success of San Francisco Conference. National unity and constitutional government are the cherished objectives of Kuomintang endeavor. Only a strong and united China, faithful to the Three People’s Principles can plan its proper part in the maintenance of peace and cooperation with the United Nations.