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Chiang Kai-shek

Chiang, Kai-shek (Jiang Jieshi)

1887- 1975

Portrait of Mao Zedong on Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, China, 1972.

East Asia

China

Presidential Office Building of Taiwan

East Asia

Taiwan

Aerial view of National Mall

North America

United States

Photograph of Zhou Enlai in 1972.

Zhou, Enlai

1898- 1976

Portrait of Mao Zedong from propaganda poster

Mao, Zedong

1893- 1976

Soviet soldier taking a photograph of another soldier in Red Square, Moscow, 1959

Eastern Europe

Soviet Union

Portrait of Chiang Ching-kuo

Chiang, Ching-kuo (Jiang Jingguo)

1910- 1988

Japan's Itsukushima Shrine

East Asia

Japan

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United States. Embassy (Taiwan)

1949- 1979

Representatives from Taiwan at the United Nations, September 1971

Taiwan's International Status

Sino-Soviet Relations

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Chen, Cheng

1898- 1965

Conversations with Mao Zedong

Photograph of Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Zedong, 1945

Chinese Civil War, 1946-1950

Taiwan Strait Crises

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Western Europe

Great Britain

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April 17, 1951	Telegram No. 209 from Taipei to the Department of State, 'Political Report on Nationalist China - March 1951' This telegram highlights improving morale on Formosa driven by increased US military and economic support and Communist purges on the mainland, which deepened anti-Communist sentiment. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
March 26, 1951	Telegram No. 177 from Taipei to the Department of State, 'Political Report on Formosa, October 11-December 31, 1950' Key themes include growing confidence in American support following the Korean War, rising optimism among the Nationalist Chinese regarding a return to the mainland, increased pro-American sentiment among Formosans, and concerns over Chinese Communist aggression while highlighting internal reforms and local elections. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
March 16, 1959	Telegram No. 1015 from Taipei to the Secretary of State Clarifies that Vice President Chen Cheng's remarks reaffirm the Government of the Republic of China's (GRC) strategy of prioritizing political methods over military force to recover the mainland.
February 3, 1955	Despatch No. 382 from American Embassy Taipei to the Department of State, 'General Report on Formosan Conditions' This despatch provides an analysis of Taiwan's political and social situation through insights gathered from officials, military officers, and intellectuals. 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.
May 29, 1959	Despatch No. 175 from American Embassy Taipei to the Department of State, 'Role of Military in Republic of China' The document discusses the role of military leadership in China, highlighting its historical significance and current dominance in Taiwan under Chiang Kai-shek. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
November 18, 1958	Despatch No. 225 from American Embassy Taipei to the Department of State, 'KMT Doctrinal Adjustment to Modification of GRC Position on "Counterattack"' The document addresses the Kuomintang's (KMT) ideological adjustments regarding its longstanding policy of counterattacking mainland China. It highlights a shift in rhetoric, de-emphasizing immediate military action in favor of political strategies and the notion of revolutionary war led by popular support within the mainland. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
July 24, 1950	Telegram No. 115 from Taipei to the Secretary of State, 'Press Review July 22 through 24' Reports on Kuomintang developments, highlighting discussions on radical party reforms, the need for discipline, and the elimination of factional conflicts. The report also notes public executions of Communist agents in Taiwan, resumed shelling by Communist forces on Quemoy, and proposed policies for economic control. Editorials broadly supported party reform while urging self-reliance amid US defense support. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
January 19, 1953	Despatch No. 372 from American Embassy Taipei to the Department of State, 'Monthly Political Report for December 1952' The Monthly Political Report for December 1952 highlights Dr. Hu Shih's visit to Taiwan, during which he advocated for democratic reforms and criticized one-party rule, eliciting mixed reactions within the Kuomintang. The report also discusses legislative challenges, including the delayed passage of the land reform bill, and President Chiang Kai-shek's New Year address emphasizing mobilization for anti-communism and a return to the mainland. Local elections were praised for their improved conduct, while diplomatic representation in Taipei grew with the addition of new missions. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
November 21, 1952	Despatch No. 261 from American Embassy Taipei to the Department of State, 'Monthly Political Report for September and October 1952' The September-October 1952 political report highlights the Seventh National Congress of the Kuomintang, marking a significant structural and ideological shift with the adoption of reforms and the election of a youthful Central Committee. Chiang Ching-kuo's influence expanded, particularly at the working levels of the party, but he faced resistance at the top. Additionally, the report details the Overseas Chinese Affairs Conference, which aimed to unite overseas Chinese communities in support of anti-communist efforts and mainland recovery. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.