WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED THE ATTACHED COMMUNICATION FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: Library of Congress
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): LOC-HAK-460-9-9-2
• Release Decision: RIFLIM
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: January 11, 2017
• Document Release Date: December 10, 2010
• Sequence Number: 9
• Publication Date: November 22, 1971
• Content Type: MEMO

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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE/EYES ONLY
MEMORANDUM FOR
November 22, 1971
THE SECRETARY OF STATE
We have just received the attached communication from the Government
of the People's Republic of China. I knew you would want to be aware of
this.
As with previous communications of this type, I have asked the messenger
to stand by while you read this and return with it.
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India is at present interfering in Pakistan's internal affairs and
carrying out subversive activities and military threats against Pakistan
by continuing to exploit the East Pakistan question. The Indian-Pakistan
situation is aggravating daily. The Chinese side maintains that the East
Pakistan question is the internal affair of Pakistan which brooks no
foreign interference and that disputes between countries should be settled
between the two sides concerned. through consultation and not by resorting
to force of arms. The proposal put forward by President Yahya Khan
for the armed forces of India and Pakistan to withdraw from the border
respectively and disengage is helpful to the easing of tension in the
Sub-Continent and should be welcomed. Should Pakistan be subjected to
aggression by India, China will support the Pakistan Government and
people in their just struggle. China already made public its above stand
during the visit of the Pakistan Delegation to China. China has also agreed
to continue to provide military assistance.
It is hoped that the United States will exert its influence to prevent
the further deterioration of the situation through persuasion.
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As the Chinese side undoubtedly knows, the Governments of the People's
Republic of China and the United States have agreed that Ambassador 1luang Hua
and Dr. Kissinger should exchange views "on relevant major questions of
principle within the scope of the work of the United Nations.
In order to establishthis channel, the U. S. side proposes a meeting in
New York City on Tuesday evening, November 23, at 9:00 P.M. or later.
This will be the only time that Dr. Kissinger can meet for about the next two
weeks since. he is leaving Washington on Wednesday afternoon for a considerable
period.
U. S. side could meet tonight at 9:00 P.M. As a last resort, the U. S. side
could meet at 8:30 A. M, Wednesday morning. However, it would be extremely
difficult to keep confidential a meeting during the daytime and normal working
of met.-,sage, if that evening proves it poRRihles fnr the Chinese side, the
The U. S. side therefore suggests that Ambassador Huang and Dr. Kissinger
meet at 9:00 P.M. on Tuesday night at an address to be provided by the bearer
hours, and it would also be inconvenient for Dr. Kissinger who is leaving
of course, is free to bring anyone it wishes.
panted by'Ambassador Bush and Winston Lord of his staff. The Chinese side,
Washington later the same day.
The U. S, side is confident that this meeting place will be discreet and
will ensure that its movements are kept secret. Dr. Kissinger will be accom
The bearer of this message is prepared to wait as long as the Chinese
needs in order to bring back its response.
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