Canberra, 5 January 1950
14. Secret
For Spender from Wynes:1
Washington Embassy state they are embarrassed by frequent enquires by State Department officials as to our views on recognition of China. They have impression that the officials are disinclined to take them into confidence without reciprocation. What are your views as to how much or how little Washington could be told for passing on.
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[NAA: A1838, TS3107/33/1/1, i]
1 W.A. Wynes, Acting Assistant Secretary, Administrative Division, Department of Externa Affairs.