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Portrait of Sun Li-jen

Sun, Li-jen 1900- 1990

Portrait of Sun Li-jen

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December 1, 1955

Despatch No. 881 from American Consulate General Hong Kong to the Department of State, 'Comments of Chang Kuo-t'ao on Sun Li-jen's Involvement in Plot to Overthrow Chiang Kai-shek'

Discusses an alleged plot to overthrow Chiang Kai-shek, with references to a conversation involving Zhang Guotao (Chang Kuo-t'ao) and a representative reportedly connected to Sun Li-jen. The document examines whether this contact indicates genuine involvement by Sun Li-jen or manipulation by government agents and includes speculation about American influence in the political dynamics​.

This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.

January 1950

Collection of Ambassador Jessup's Memoranda of Conversation, January 1950

Includes Ambassador Phillip Jessup's schedule during a visit to Taiwan in January 1950, as well as memos of conversations with Yen Hsi-shan, C.K. Yen, K.C. Yeh, Yang Chao Chia, Hsu P'ing and Lin Ting-yi, Fu Ssu-nien, Chen Cheng, K.C. Wu, Chiang Kai-shek, Chiang Mon-lin, Sun Li-jen, and others.

April 27, 1950

Telegram No. 655 from Taipei (Strong) to the Secretary of State

Discusses concerns regarding the Zhoushan Islands (Chusan Islands) and their strategic importance. It details General Sun Li-jen's observations about an expected Communist attack, emphasizing the potential psychological and military impact on Taiwan's morale and defense readiness.

This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.

October 21, 1955

Office Memorandum from Walter P. McConaughy to Mr. Robertson, 'Status of Relations with GRC'

Analyzes the strained relations between the United States and the Government of the Republic of China (GRC). It highlights growing policy divergences—US focusing on Taiwan’s defense and survival versus the GRC’s pursuit of military efforts to retake mainland China—and discusses issues such as the reserve training program, the Sun Li-jen case, and economic disagreements.

This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.

March 24, 1950

Unnumbered Telegram from Taipei (Strong) to the Secretary of State

Telegram discusses political instability and US concerns regarding governance in Taiwan amid growing tensions with the People's Republic of China. It highlights efforts to improve administrative efficiency and military preparedness under Chen Cheng and Sun Li-jen, as well as the strategic importance of Taiwan's defense.

This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.