Foreign Relations of the United States, 1950, East Asia and the Pacific, Volume VI

794A.00/7–2450: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Embassy in China

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Washington, July 24, 1950—7 p. m.

64. For Strong. Para numbered 1, Deptel 15, July 7 re Chi air and naval reconnaissance, pls convey FonMin fol interpretation President’s declaration June 27:

“The U.S. Govt wld not stand in the way of air and naval reconnaissance by the Chi Govt, provided such reconnaissance did not involve armed offensive action against the mainland.”

Any questions regarding practical application this directive shld be taken up through milit liaison channels.

Acheson