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Digitized from Box 4 of Presidential Country Files for East Asia and the Pacific at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
THE WHITE HOUSE
SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
WASHINGTON
DATE:
FROM: Henry A. Kissinger
VIA: Warren S. Rustand
SEGRET/SENSITIVE XGDS(3)
MEETING:
Courtesy call on the President by Republic
of China Ambassador James C. H. Shen
DATE:
Any time at your convenience.
PURPOSE:
To reaffirm our defense commitment to
the Republic of China.
FORMAT:
-Oval Office
-Ambassador Shen, Secretary Kissinger
-15 minutes
SPEECH
Talking points would be provided.
MATERIAL:
PRESS
To be announced. Photo session desirable.
COVERAGE:
STAFF:
Secretary Kissinger
RECOMMEND:
Secretary Kissinger
PREVIOUS
You met Ambassador Shen recently at your
PARTICIPATION:
reception for the diplomatic corps on
October 5.
BACKGROUND:
Ambassador Shen last week requested a
call on you to present a letter to you from
Premier Chiang Ching-kuo. Instead, Deputy
Secretary Ingersoll received the letter.
Ambassador Shen, who wanted to use this
opportunity to establish something of a
personal relationship with you, has asked
that he still be allowed to make this
courtesy call on you.
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ACTION
October 10, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
SECRETARY KISSINGER
FROM:
W. R. SMYSER
SUBJECT:
Proposed Courtesy Call on the President
by Republic of China Ambassador James
C. H. Shen
At Tab A is a draft schedule proposal from you to the President
recommending that he agree to receive Republic of China Ambassador
James C. H. Shen for a courtesy call at any time convenient to the
President. As you will recall, Shen last week asked for a call on the
President to deliver a letter to the President from Premier Chiang Ching-kuo.
You decided that instead Shen should deliver the letter to Deputy Secretary
Ingersoll. Shen has indicated that he would still like to pay a courtesy
call on the President.
I recommend that we advise Shen that the President's schedule will not
permit a courtesy call in the near future. For Shen to call on the
President any time before your Peking trip would seem awkward. In
addition, we have no substantive issues in our relations that would make
the President's seeing Shen advisable at this time. In any case, Shen
met the President at the President's reception for the diplomatic corps
last week.
Alternatively, if you believe the President should grant Shen's request
to make a courtesy call on him, a draft schedule proposal from you to
the President is attached at Tab A.
RECOMMENDATION
That you authorize me to inform the Republic of China Embassy that
the President's schedule will not permit a courtesy call on him by
Ambassador Shen in the near future.
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Your receiving Shen for a brief call would
give you the opportunity to reaffirm our
defense commitment to the Republic of China,
and to comment on the substance of Premier
Chiang's letter -- which I am forwarding to
you under a separate memorandum along
with a suggested reply. (The thrust of
Chiang's letter is to reaffirm his government's
adherence to our alliance relationship, and
to express appreciation for your assurance
that your administration will stand behind
our treaty commitments.)
An adverse consequence of your receiving
Shen would be to stimulate PRC concerns,
particularly in light of my upcoming trip
to Peking. I do not think PRC concerns
would be excessive, however.
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MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
CONFIDENTIAL
October 18, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR THE FILE
SUBJECT: Transfer of Major Items of U.S. Military Equipment
to the Republic of China
I informed General Fish this date that there was no objection to the
proposed sale of one U-6A aircraft to the Republic of China as requested
in his memorandum to me of 11 October 1974. Mr. Smyser had earlier
given his concurrence.
No further action is required on this matter.
sell
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DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY (SECURITY ASSISTANCE), OASD/ISA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301
11 OCT 1974
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I-9122/74
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. RICHARD KENNEDY, NSC STAFF
SUBJECT: Transfer of Major Items of U.S. Military Equipment
to the Republic of China
(C)
(C) Reference is made to the NSC memorandum of 21 October
1971, same subject.
(C) The CMAAG Taiwan has requested the preparation of a
formal Letter of Offer (DD Form 1513) for one (1) U-6A
aircraft. The aircraft is excess to the requirements of the
U.S. and will be offered on an "as is - where is" basis at a
unit price of $4,470.
(C) The ROC has av JSOP requirement for eighteen (18) U-6A
aircraft and has purchased eighteen (18) under Foreign
Military Sales. The additional aircraft the ROC desires to
purchase is for attrition.
(U) Recommend approval of the transaction. The Department
of State concurs.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. KENNEDY
FROM:
JOHN A. FROEBE, JR
CAY
SUBJECT:
Proposed U.S. Force Reductions
on Taiwan
At Tab I is a draft cable from you to Secretary Kissinger providing
the information which he requested on:
-- Present actual U.S. force strengths on Taiwan.
-- What the DOD-proposed 50% reduction would mean for the
number of personnel allocated to the particular U.S. functions on
Taiwan.
-- What the proposed 50% reduction would mean for the military
missions performed in these various functional fields.
Recommendation:
That you send the draft cable to Secretary Kissinger at Tab I.
Approve
Disapprove
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December 21, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR LIEUTENANT GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: Sale of F-104D - and T-33
Aircraft to the ROC
In view of his specific request that he be in-
formed of any significant move concerning the ROC,
I would appreciate your obtaining the approval of
the Assistant to the President for National Security
Affairs for the sale of six F-104D and twenty-five
T-33 aircraft to the ROC. The F-104D is a trainer
already in the ROC inventory and the sale would be
designed to replace aircraft lost through attrition.
The T-33 is also a trainer which the ROC wishes to
use to replace its older T-28 trainers which are
increasingly difficult to maintain. All concerned
in State and Defense recommend approval of the sale
which would be in keeping with virtually all the
options discussed in the recently produced NSSM.
George S. Springsteen
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Replacement of ROC Ambassador Shen
by Chow Shu-Kai
Premier Chiang Ching-Kuo has told Ambassador
Unger that the ROC wishes to replace Ambassador
James Shen with Chow Shu-kai. Shen has been in
Washington for about four years.
We doubt CCK's primary motive is to put us
to some sort of test, and we are fairly sure his
major purpose in wishing to replace Shen with
Chow is to put us in touch with a man in whom he
has greater confidence and who is more effective
with Americans. There is no doubt that Chow would
be a vast improvement over Shen. Chow knows the
United States well, having been Ambassador here
for five years in the Sixties and subsequently
serving as Foreign Minister and Minister without
Portfolio in Taipei. He is not of a philisophical
bent but he is bright and far more flexible and
pleasant than Shen. His close relations with CCK
would be a useful asset as we move into the most
tricky phase of our relations with the ROC.
Although CCK would be jolted by a refusal,
our acquiescence in a change of ROC Ambassadors
would unquestionably make the PRC unhappy. To
what extent it would interfere with the process of
normalization is uncertain, but it would be viewed
as inconsistent with your presentation in Peking
and might conceivably be caught up in PRC internal
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policy debates. The PRC would view the matter so soon
after your 1974 visit in much the manner as the Unger
appointment following your 1973 visit. Whatever the
reality of Peking's reaction, we could certainly
expect further public speculation about a cooling of
U.S.-PRC relations. The result could benefit the
Soviets in their dealings with us.
If WG were to block CCK's plan, we believe he
would interpret our action--however euphemistically
phrased-- as an unmistakable signal that de-recognition
of the ROC was impending. He would be unlikely to
publicize our action though he might let certain
friendly Americans know privately about it. Although
a clear message must be delivered to CCK at some point,
there is a question as to whether we should provide
such an unambiguous signal to the ROC in this way and
so far in advance of our next steps vis-a-vis the PRC.
The timing is particularly unfortunate, because Peking
discussions have not progressed to the point where we
could afford to make more than the most minimally
reassuring statements to CCK to help offset his
overriding concern about Taiwan's future.
In sum thwarting CCK's move would accommodate a
very legitimate concern of the PRC, but it would do
so at a time when Peking is not being very helpful in
the normalization process and before the ground in
Taipei is well prepared.
OPTIONS:
1. Wait until a request for an agrement is received
and then approve it promptly. Explain to the PRC
in matter of fact terms in advance of the public
announcement that our action has no political signifi-
cance and is an unavoidable consequence of our current
relationship with Taipei.
2. Have Unger go back to CCK, stating that we would
not be able to grant an agrement to a new ROC
Ambassador.
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Unger, believes a switch in Ambassadors at present
might pose difficult problems for Washington because
of public speculation about a cooling in U.S.-PRC
relations. Therefore, he would advise CCK not to
pursue the matter at this time.
RECOMMENDATION:
We believe this is an extremely tricky matter which
requires your prompt consideration. On balance our
recommendation is to follow Option 3 without delay.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
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CONFIDENTIAL GDS
January 14, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR
THE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE
SUBJECT:
Transfer of Major Military Items to the
Republic of China: F-104 and T-33 Aircraft
The Department of State memorandum of November 27, 1974,
(S/S 7423058) requested approval of the sale of six F-104D
aircraft and 25 T-33 aircraft to the Republic of China for
replacement purposes. There is no objection to the transfer,
and the request is hereby approved.
AX Henry A. Kissinger
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
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JOHN A. FROEBE, JR
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SUBJECT:
Transfer of Major Military Items to the
Republic of China: F-104 and T-33 Aircraft
At Tab B is a State memorandum, concurred in by Defense, requesting
approval for the sale of six F-104D fighter aircraft and 25 T-33 jet
trainers to the Republic of China. Both types of aircraft are already
in the Republic of China Air Force inventory, and these aircraft would
be transferred only for replacement purposes.
I believe we can proceed with this transfer before we get a final
decision on the NSSM study of future military assistance to the ROC
(NSSM 212). (We are waiting for DOD's clearance on the NSSM
response and for departmental recommendations on the options in the
study.) Only the extreme low option in the NSSM -- completely cut
off ROC access to U.S. military equipment, either immediately or
gradually in the next 3-5 years -- would preclude this transfer.
At Tab A is a draft memorandum from you to the Deputy Secretary
of State approving the transfer of these aircraft to the Republic of
China.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the draft memorandum to the Deputy Secretary of State
at Tab A.
Concurrence:
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November 27, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR LIEUTENANT GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
SUBJECT: Transfer of Major Items of U.S. Military
Equipment to the Republic of China
In accordance with General Haig's memorandum of
October 21, 1971, approval is requested for the sale of
six F-104D aircraft and twenty-five T-33 aircraft to
the Republic of China (ROC). Both the F-104D and T-33
aircraft are needed by the ROC Air Force (ROCAF) for
pilot training purposes. Due to attrition, the current
low inventory of two-seat F-104s has seriously reduced
the ROCAF's ability to provide adequate proficiency
training to F-104 aircrews. The T-33 aircraft are
planned for replacement of aging T-28 aircraft presently
used for ROCAF undergraduate pilot training.
The Departments of State and Defense and the Country
Team support the request.
Paul Barbian
for
George S. Springsteen
Executive Secretary
Attachment:
General Haig's Memorandum
of October 21, 1971.
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THEODORE L. ELIOT, JR.
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
BRIGADIER GENERAL ROBERT E. PURSLEY
MILITARY ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY
OF DEFENSE
SUBJECT:
Transfer of Major Items of U. S.
Military Equipment to the Republic
of China
In the future, White House approval should be obtained
for any transfers of major items of U.S. military
equipment to the Republic of China (such as F-5Es or
M-48 tanks), whether through grant MAP, FMS credit
or cash sales, commercial sales, as Excess Defense
Articles, or through any other means. A. memorandum
giving a full description of the proposal should be sub-
mitted to the Assistant to the President for National
Security Affairs in each case.
Alexander Brigadier General, M. Haig, U. Jr. S. Army
Deputy Assistant to the/President
for National Security Affairs
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TYPE OF MATERIAL
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CREATOR'S NAME
R. H. Solomon, W. R. Smyser
RECEIVER'S NAME
Secretary Kissinger
TITLE
Calls by ROC Ambassador Shen
CREATION DATE
01/15/1975
VOLUME
2 pages
COLLECTION/SERIES/FOLDER ID
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COLLECTION TITLE
NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER. PRESIDENTIAL
COUNTRY FILES FOR EAST ASIA AND THE
PACIFIC
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4
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
SECRETARY KISSINGER
RHS
FROM:
R. H. SOLOMON
W. R. SMYSER 8
SUBJECT:
Calls by ROC Ambassador Shen
We have received reports that ROC Ambassador Shen is demoralized
over our turndown of a successor. In this context, we also need to
decide about Shen's expressed desire to pay calls on Vice President
Rockefeller and General Scowcroft.
that it is becoming known to embassy employees
that Ambassador James Shen is demoralized about the State Depart-
ment's turndown of his recent proposal that he be replaced by a new
man.
was aware of the details of Shen's
demarche to Deputy Secretary Ingersoll and its outcome. He also
seemed aware that Chow Shu-kai was the man likely to be Shen's
replacement.
commented
that Shen now believes President Ford's trip to Peking later this year
will result in some major development unfavorable to ROC interests.
news of the Department's turndown of a replacement for Shen
ss'beginning to circulate rather widely. It seems likely that before
long this development will become public, or at least will come to
Peking's awareness through private contacts.
ROC reaction to the turndown also indicates that substantial demoraliza-
tion is taking place within the Nationalist bureaucracy.
noted in late December that you had not been willing
to receive Ambassador Shen after your November trip to Peking as
you had after previous trips to the PRC -- and that you had not made a
public reaffirmation of the U.S. -ROC defense relationship. The Nationalist
official indicated that he thought this was an indicator of a major shift in
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With PORTIONS EXEMPTED
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MR01-1638 CIA ltr 4/7/02 stlts of 2/24/03
BY.
due NARA, Date 6/30/03
SECRET/SENSITIVE/EYES ONLY
2
In this context, we need to consider how we should deal with Ambas-
sador Shen's request to meet with Vice President Rockefeller and with
a dormant but standing commitment for Brent Scowcroft to meet with
Shen.
Shen's request to see the Vice President was included in his congratula-
tory letter (Tab A) to Mr. Rockefeller. We recommend that the Vice
President decline because such a meeting could create needless problems
with the PRC and could give Shen a false impression of our intent on
access. The Vice President could reply that he does not meet with
Ambassadors.
Our commitment to have Brent Scowcroft meet with Shen arose when
we declined Shen's request to meet with the President before the
President's trip to the Far East. Jack Froebe told Shen at that time,
under instructions, that the President could not meet with him but
that Brent Scowcroft would be pleased to do so after the President's
return. It was not made clear whether we were to call Shen or he
was to call us, but we are on the record as suggesting a Scowcroft/
Shen meeting. Such a meeting, in the present context, might represent
a convenient way to boost ROC morale slightly after the several blows
Shen has received recently. It would also enable Brent to reinforce
the message that the President gave Premier Chiang Ching-kuo in his
recent letter.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
a. That we inform Vice President Rockefeller's office that we recom-
mend against a meeting with Shen.
Approve
HC
Disapprove
b. That General Scowcroft invite Shen in for a brief call, citing our
earlier statement that we would do so after the President's trip.
Approve
K
Disapprove
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
SECRETARY KISSINGER
RHS
FROM:
R. H. SOLOMON
W. R. SMYSER 8
SUBJECT:
Calls by ROC Ambassador Shen
We have received reports that ROC Ambassador Shen is demoralized
over our turndown of a successor. In this context, we also need to
decide about Shen's expressed desire to pay calls on Vice President
Rockefeller and General Scowcroft.
EO 12958 3.4(b)(1)>25Yrs
(C)
that it is becoming known to embassy employees
that Ambassador James Shen is demoralized about the State Depart-
ment's turndown of his recent proposal that he be replaced by a new
man.
was aware of the details of Shen's
demarche to Deputy Secretary Ingersoll and its outcome. He also
seemed aware that Chow Shu-kai was the man likely to be Shen's
replacement.
commented
that Shen now believes President Ford's trip to Peking later this year
will result in some major development unfavorable to ROC interests.
news of the Department's turndown of a replacement for Shen
EO 12958 3.4(b)(1) 18 beginning to circulate rather widely. It seems likely that before
(C)
long this development will become public, or at least will come to
Peking's awareness through private contacts.
ROC reaction to the turndown also indicates that substantial demoraliza-
tion is taking place within the Nationalist bureaucracy.
noted in late December that you had not been willing
to receive Ambassador Shen after your November trip to Peking -- as
you had after previous trips to the PRC -- and that you had not made a
public reaffirmation of the U.S. -ROC defense relationship. The Nationalist
official indicated that he thought this was an indicator of a major shift in
our relations away from Taipei toward Peking.
EO 12958 3.4(b)[1]>25Yrs
(C)
SECRET/SENSITIVE/EYES ONLY - XGDS
MORI DocID: 783742
SECRET/SENSITIVE/EYES_ONLY
2
In this context, we need to consider how we should deal with Ambas-
sador Shen's request to meet with Vice President Rockefeller and with
a dormant but standing commitment for Brent Scowcroft to meet with
Shen.
Shen's request to see the Vice President was included in his congratula-
tory letter (Tab A) to Mr. Rockefeller. We recommend that the Vice
President decline because such a meeting could create needless problems
with the PRC and could give Shen a false impression of our intent on
access. The Vice President could reply that he does not meet with
Ambassadors.
Our commitment to have Brent Scowcroft meet with Shen arose when
we declined Shen's request to meet with the President before the
President's trip to the Far East. Jack Froebe told Shen at that time,
under instructions, that the President could not meet with him but
that Brent Scowcroft would be pleased to do so after the President's
return. It was not made clear whether we were to call Shen or he
was to call us, but we are on the record as suggesting a Scowcroft/
Shen meeting. Such a meeting, in the present context, might represent
a convenient way to boost ROC morale slightly after the several blows
Shen has received recently. It would also enable Brent to reinforce
the message that the President gave Premier Chiang Ching-kuo in his
recent letter.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
a. That we inform Vice President Rockefeller's office that we recom-
mend against a meeting with Shen.
Approve
HC
Disapprove
b. That General Scowcroft invite Shen in for a brief call, citing our
earlier statement that we would do so after the President's trip.
Approve
K,
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Embassy of the Republic of China
Washington, D.C. 20008
December 20, 1974
Dear Mr. Vice President:
On your assumption of office as the 41st Vice President of the
United States, I want to join many others in offering you my hearty
felicitations and best wishes. The overwhelming vote by both the
Senate and the House to confirm your nomination indicates the trust
and confidence which the American people place in you. There is
no deubt that your long distinguished career in public service will
ensure creater achievements in the future not only for this great country
but also for the free world as a whole.
Our government leaders and compatriots on Taiwan will greet
this auspicious event with great rejoicing since they have always held
you in high esteem as a friend of the Republic of China.
I recall meeting you when you visited with President Chiang Kai-shek
in Taipei many years ago. I was then the President's interpreter-
secretary. It will be a pleasure as well as a privilege for me to call on
you to pay my respects at an early opportunity.
With the Season's greetings,
Sincerely yours,
James James C. H. C. Shen H then
Ambassador of the
Republic of China
FORD
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&
Vice President of the United States
Washington, D.C.
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CREATION DATE
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SECRETARY KISSINGER
RHS
FROM:
R. H. SOLOMON
W. R. SMYSER
SUBJECT:
Calls by ROC Ambassador Shen
We have received reports that ROC Ambassador Shen is demoralized
over our turndown of a successor. In this context, we also need to
decide about Shen's expressed desire to pay calls on Vice President
Rockefeller and General Scowcroft.
that it is becoming known to embassy employees
that Ambassador James Shen is demoralized about the State Depart-
ment's turndown of his recent proposal that he be replaced by a new
man.
was aware of the details of Shen's
demarche to Deputy Secretary Ingersoll and its outcome. He also
seemed aware that Chow Shu-kai was the man likely to be Shen's
replacement.
commented
that Shen now believes President Ford's trip to Peking later this year
will result in some major development unfavorable to ROC interests.
news of the Department's turndown of a replacement for Shen
18 'beginning to circulate rather widely. It seems likely that before
long this development will become public, or at least will come to
Peking's awareness through private contacts.
ROC reaction to the turndown also indicates that substantial demoraliza-
tion is taking place within the Nationalist bureaucracy.
noted in late December that you had not been willing
to receive Ambassador Shen after your November trip to Peking as
you had after previous trips to the PRC and that you had not made a
public reaffirmation of the U.S. -ROC defense relationship. The Nationalist
official indicated that he thought this was an indicator of a major shift in
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our relations away from Taipei toward Peking.
SEGRET/SENSITIVE/EYES ONLY - XGDS
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E.O. 12958 Sec. 1.5 (c)
MR01-163,29; CIA ltr 4/7/02, stlts 2/24/03
or due NARA, Date 6/30/03
SECRET/SENSITIVE/EYES ONLY
2
In this context, we need to consider how we should deal with Ambas-
sador Shen's request to meet with Vice President Rockefeller and with
a dormant but standing commitment for Brent Scowcroft to meet with
Shen.
Shen's request to see the Vice President was included in his congratula-
tory letter (Tab A) to Mr. Rockefeller. We recommend that the Vice
President decline because such a meeting could create needless problems
with the PRC and could give Shen a false impression of our intent on
access. The Vice President could reply that he does not meet with
Ambassadors,
Our commitment to have Brent Scowcroft meet with Shen arose when
we declined Shen's request to meet with the President before the
President's trip to the Far East. Jack Froebe told Shen at that time,
under instructions, that the President could not meet with him but
that Brent Scowcroft would be pleased to do so after the President's
return. It was not made clear whether we were to call Shen or he
was to call us, but we are on the record as suggesting a Scowcroft/
Shen meeting. Such a meeting, in the present context, might represent
a convenient way to boost ROC morale slightly after the several blows
Shen has received recently. It would also enable Brent to reinforce
the message that the President gave Premier Chiang Ching-kuo in his
recent letter.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
a. That we inform Vice President Rockefeller's office that we recom-
mend against a meeting with Shen.
Approve
HC
Disapprove
b. That General Scowcroft invite Shen in for a brief call, citing our
earlier statement that we would do so after the President's trip.
Approve
K
Disapprove
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Embassy of the Republic of China
Washington, D.C. 20008
December 20, 1974
Dear Mr. Vice President:
On your assumption of office as the 41st Vice President of the
United States, I want to join many others in offering you my hearty
felicitations and best wishes. The overwhelming vote by both the
Senate and the House to confirm your nomination indicates the trust
and confidence which the American people place in you. There is
no denbt that your long distinguished career in public service will
ensure reater achievements in the future not only for this great country
but also for the free world as a whole.
Our government leaders and compatriots on Taiwan will greet
this
auspicious event with great rejoicing since they have always held
you
in high esteem as a friend of the Republic of China.
I recall meeting you when you visited with President Chiang Kai-shek
in Taipei many years ago. I was then the President's interpreter-
secretary. It will be a pleasure as well as a privilege for me to call on
you to pay my respects at an early opportunity.
With the Season's greetings,
Sincerely yours,
James James C. H. e. Shen H Then
Ambassador of the
Republic of China
FORD
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The Honorable Nelson A. Rockefeller
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Vice President of the United States
Washington, D.C.
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