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This is a declassified Central Intelligence Agency memorandum on pending issues concerning the Republic of China, dated March twenty‑fifth, nineteen sixty‑four. The document is notable because it outlines U.S. diplomatic and intelligence considerations regarding the Republic of China’s international status and covert activities in Southeast Asia. The record is hosted on the Black Vault website. The memorandum was released to the public through the Black Vault archive. It appears as part of a broader declassification effort by the Central Intelligence Agency, made available without a specific FOIA case number. The release date on the archive is listed as the date of upload to the Black Vault, and the declassification authority is the CIA’s Office of Information Management. Now, the text of the memorandum: “LAP This ie rer ant congists af pies ses ? 3 ee No. of /— sii “ ay ics SECRET i? FE ~ Me. Bundy .. Mareh 25, 2964 1 ogee oe ey ae A EA ~ Rebert A. Fearey Cy i oo ie i Pending Issues‑~Republie of China Seeretary Rusk will wieit Taipei April 16‑17, fellowing the SEATO meeting. He will see President Chiang, Vice President Chen, Prime Minister Yen and Pereign Minister Shen, Pesition papers eovering probable subjects of conversation with these GRC officials are now being prepared. Our Embassy in Mexiea City has been instructed te consult the GRC imbassador there on how the latter plans to handle this case, Our Chargé is subhorized to make an informal, low‑key approach te the Mexicans in support of the GRO request for ow assistance im helping te prevent Tangts possible defection to Guba. Since French recognition, there has been little slippage in the GRC1s international position, altheugh the Chicome have gained recognition fran a few more African notions. If the UN General Assembly were to vote today ona toring the Chicems in, throw the GRO ont” resolution, our guess is that it would be defeated by an absolute majority (alvelt slim). We are watehing the situation élosely and urging the GRO to greater flexibility in meeting the “two Chinas” challenge, a position which threatens to become atismebive to a growing number of nations. BR. Steins of Forese Acreome This hes been umler negotiation sinee 1947, The GRO recently accepted our basic position on «riminal jurisdiotion, and we hope thet venaining minor polite ean be cleared up in a few months. GROUP 1 we Intelligence reports thie year indieated continued minor, indirect GRO.

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Central Intelligence Agency Memorandum On Pending Issues

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This is a declassified Central Intelligence Agency memorandum on pending issues concerning the Republic of China, dated March twenty‑fifth, nineteen sixty‑four. S. diplomatic and intelligence considerations regarding the Republic of China’s international status and covert activities in Southeast Asia. The record is hosted on the Black Vault website.

Date: SEP 4 · 2026
Release: Declassified · U.S. public record (FOIA)
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This is a declassified Central Intelligence Agency memorandum on pending issues concerning the Republic of China, dated March twenty‑fifth, nineteen sixty‑four. The document is notable because it outlines U.S. diplomatic and intelligence considerations regarding the Republic of China’s…

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What was Central Intelligence Agency Memorandum On Pending Issues about?: This is a declassified Central Intelligence Agency memorandum on pending issues concerning the Republic of China, dated March twenty‑fifth, nineteen sixty‑four. S. diplomatic and intelligence considerations regarding the Republic of China’s international status and covert activities in Southeast Asia. The record is hosted on the Black Vault website.
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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