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This is Declassified. Today, we examine a Central Intelligence Agency intelligence report concerning Hsu Chung-chih and Chinese "Third Force" elements, dated May seventh, nineteen fifty-one. This document, acquired from documents two dot the black vault dot com, details a proposed opposition movement to the Chinese Communist regime. This intelligence report, identified as document number C I zero zero seven three one, was declassified on September ninth, nineteen ninety-nine, under the authority of the A A R O, or Assassination Records Review Board. It was released to the public under Freedom of Information Act case R D P S. The document, titled "Information Report," outlines an organization formed to overthrow the Communist regime in China. It states: "In early October nineteen fifty, Hsu Chung-chih announced that he would assume leadership of a 'third force' aimed at overthrowing the Communist regime. The charter of Hsu's organization, as formulated in late November, is the following: 'For the purpose of opposing and resisting Communism and saving the country from ruin, the citizens of the Republic of China have formed a democratic group to rehabilitate the Republic in accordance with the Three People's Principles laid down by the late Doctor Sun Yat-sen. The name of this organization is the Chinese National Anti-Communist and National Salvation Confederation. The Confederation is organized for the specific purpose of early eradication of the Chinese Communist Party, which is out to sell the country short and upset the peace of the world. The Confederation will concentrate all its efforts on the aims and objectives of fostering national independence and equality, democratic forms of government, reconstruction based on a policy of livelihood for the people, international economic cooperation, freedom of faith and religion, and support of the U N charter for the achievement of a true world of common weal.' 'The highest executive function of the Confederation is in the Central Basic Personnel Executive Committee. A chairman shall be elected by the committee members and shall be charged with the duty of general direction of all affairs and of leadership among all members. The chairman shall nominate members of a standing committee, who are to assist him in the discharge of all functions. The Central Basic Personnel Executive Committee shall establish sub-committees and bureaus. A sub-committee shall be headed by a director and shall consist of several members, one of whom shall be the directing executive. The following are sub-divisions of the committee: A. Secretariat B. Administrative Committee C. Organization and Training Committee D. Publicity Committee E. Finance Committee F. Planning and Reconstruction G. Military Committee H. Overseas Affairs Committee I. Foreign Relations Committee J. Editing and Compilation Committee 'Basic Personnel Committees shall be established in all cities, provinces, and foreign countries. Each organization shall…

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Today, We Examine A Central Intelligence Agency Intelligence Report

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This is Declassified. Today, we examine a Central Intelligence Agency intelligence report concerning Hsu Chung-chih and Chinese "Third Force" elements, dated May seventh, nineteen fifty-one. This document, acquired from documents two dot the black vault dot com, details a proposed opposition movement to the Chinese Communist regime.

Date: OCT 20 · 2026
Release: Declassified · U.S. public record (FOIA)
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What was Today, We Examine A Central Intelligence Agency Intelligence Report about?: This is Declassified. Today, we examine a Central Intelligence Agency intelligence report concerning Hsu Chung-chih and Chinese "Third Force" elements, dated May seventh, nineteen fifty-one. This document, acquired from documents two dot the black vault dot com, details a proposed opposition movement to the Chinese Communist regime.
Why was this case declassified?: This material entered the public record through the U.S. declassification and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process. Storyflo narrates it directly from the public release.

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