United States and Britain differ on Red China at UN
Washington and London show diplomatic unity on shared goals despite disagreeing on seating Red China in the United Nations. Attlee favored Reds in, while Truman opposed. Britain’s early China stance caused friction, intensified by revelations of British munitions shipments to Communists.
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UN Trusteeship Council debate on China and embargos
British and Soviet moves at the U N Trusteeship Council frame a tense scene as Britain shifts on Red China and backs Moscow on a key China membership vote. Dean Acheson signals U S preference to veto Communist China if needed, framing policy shifts amid wartime casualties and U N pressure.
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Acheson Signals Possible Veto on Seating of Chinese
Acheson told congressmen a veto on seating the Chinese could work if needed, after previously saying it would be illegal and unlikely. He said the Reds could be stopped by a majority vote and suggested the veto issue might not arise.
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