May 2, 1951
Despatch No. 544 from American Embassy Taipei to the Department of State, 'Comment of SHEN Ch'ang-huan on the Position of General CHIANG Ching-kuo'
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The document details remarks made by Dr. Shen Ch'ang-huan on May 16 about General Chiang Ching-kuo's role in Taiwan's government. Dr. Shen dismisses foreign perceptions of Chiang Ching-kuo as a "crown prince," emphasizing that Taiwan operates under constitutional rule and that Chiang's influence is not as extensive as some observers assume. It also highlights internal discussions about Chiang's political role and the broader governance structure.
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