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ID850
NameMemorandum: Visit to Hong Kong and Canton - October 25 to November 1, inclusive, 1948
TitlePolitical reactions in postwar Hong Kong and South China
Year1948
AuthorCalder, Alonzo Bland (Commercial Attache, Shanghai)
CollectionHoover Archives
Sub collectionAlonzo Bland Calder Papers (1911-1956), Box 43
Repository typeArchive
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Memorandum: Visit to Hong Kong and Canton - October 25 to November 1, inclusive, 1948. Shanghai, China, November 5, 1948. 6p

Note: This memorandum deals with reactions and comments of a political nature and is submitted in advance of a report, to follow shortly, on economic and trade matters. It is suggested that this report be read in conjunction with a memorandum submitted with Despatch No.9, from Shanghai, January 5, 1948, entitled "Visit to Hong Kong and Canton - December, 1947". 

  • Summary - 1 
  • Pessimistic and Panicky Attitude of Hong Kong Contacts; Alledged Plans of National Government for Move to South - 2 
  • Hopes for a United Nations' Mandate for China - 2 
  • Dr. Soong's Belief that only U.S. Military Action Can Save from Communists - 2 & 3 
  • Comment on Chiang Ching-kuo's ideological concepts in Executing August 19 Economic Measures - 4 
  • Tendency to Blame U.S. For What Goes Wrong - 4 & 5 

 

KeywordsUnited States ; China ; Shanghai ; Hongkong ; postwar ; Guangdong ; port ; interview ; elite ;
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