Memorandum from Edwin Locke to Matthew Connelly, with Attached Letter from Chiang Kai-Shek to President Harry S. Truman, with Related Material
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OCR Page 1 of 10NATIONAL GOVERNMENT OF CHINA
Chungking, China
November 26, 1945
Dear Mr. President:
I was very glad to receive your letter of October 3, which was
handed to me by your Personal Representative, Mr. Edwin A. Locke, Jr.
Your keen personal interest in China's economic reconstruction and
development is a source of great gratification to me.
Since his arrival Mr. Locke has visited Formosa and South, Central
and North China to obtain first-hand knowledge of existing economic
conditions and needs. His untiring efforts have made him intimately
aware of China's economic problems. As you know, our economic situation
here is highly complex. The only basic solution lies in vigorous action
toward the early reconstruotion and development of the Chinese economy,
including industrial production.
The Chinese Government has discussed this subject at length with
Mr. Locke, and as an outgrowth of these talks, we have established a new
government agency, the Supreme Economic Council. This Council has complete
authority over the economic activities of all other agencies of the Govern-
ment, and will coordinate the economic adninistration of the Government,
with the aim of bringing about an early rise in the living standards of the
Chinese people. It is my earnest hope that the Council will make a signifi-
cant contribution to China's economic future.
I feel that in solving her economic problems China urgently needs
American cooperation. I have accordingly consulted on this matter with
Mr. Locke and have suggested to him that America send to China an Economic
Advisory Mission composed of qualified Americans. It is my own opinion
that this Mission should remain in China for some time, and work closely
with the newly established Supreme Economic Council. I sincerely trust
that America, which has generously aided China in the past, will find it
possible to cooperate still further in our economic development, thus
establishing an even stronger relationship between our two countries.
During the last year, the members of the American Production Mission
in China made a, notable contribution to China's war production. We are
exceedingly grateful for the aid this Mission gave us; and now that the
war is over, I am in full accord with your intention to terminate its work.
Mr. Locke's assignments in China have been carried out thoroughly and
satisfactorily, and I want to thank you most heartily for your friendly
cooperation. At the same time, I should like to take this opportunity to
assure you of my earnest desire for our continued mutual understanding and
goodwill.
Sincerely,
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