U.S.-China Memorandum II

The two sides again discussed the issue of claims for the war." With regard to the war claims, the United States believes that it is very necessary to hold the war responsibility accountable, but in order to restore the ability to save itself as soon as possible. States should reduce their war claims against Ben." "The United States is willing to compensate China for the demolition of millions of dollars of equipment from '47 to '49," Rost said. First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to the United States for its willingness to give priority to China in compensating China for the equipment that was demolished in advance from 47 to 49 years. But a few million are not enough to make up for the wounds suffered by China's political axe and people over the past 14 years." Li Dawei insisted: "It is necessary to hold Ben accountable for the war. You, the United States, have reduced the amount of claims against you, but that is your internal affair, and we have no right to say three or four. China claims that the claim against the government is related to China's national rights and interests, and under the premise that the government has promised to fulfill its liability for compensation, we can consider the actual bearing capacity of the claim according to the specific circumstances of the claim. Give appropriate relief. But for the steel industry, the secondary industries such as shipbuilding and manufacturing must be dismantled. Completely disarm the war potential. In the future, it can only focus on agriculture and the tertiary industry, and considering the actual difficulties of the people, the balance of compensation after demolition can be postponed. The position of China's political axe and people is by no means ambiguous. This stance is also consistent with the goal of the United States, the United States, to "ensure that it will no longer become a threat to the United States and a threat to world peace and security." According to the specific national conditions of the book, we have fully considered the future of the book," Li Dawei lit a cigarette and took a deep breath. The splendid future of the development of this book has been described, what is the Oriental Pearl, the world's tourist mecca, and the international financial center. In short, only in this way can we meet the requirements of this island country without resources, which is conducive to the division of labor in the world, and can we establish a harmonious society and a harmonious Asia. Harmony in the world

Rost expressed great interest in Li Dawei's future industrial policy. Rost said excitedly: "It is indeed a good idea to let the men farm and fish, and the women develop the service industry!" And I also have a good natural quality in this regard. Do you know? The woman of this book is as tender as water, and she is very suitable for this line of service. You're sure to make a lot of money. Good! This is indeed a good way to fundamentally ensure that the United States will no longer be a threat." Rost thought for a moment and said, "However, the claim involves a wide range of countries and involves many countries, so it is better to convene an international conference to settle it together."

LI DAWEI IS AWARE OF THE RESULTS OF THE < SAN FRANCISCO PEACE TREATY. Historically, in September 1951, the United States, while excluding China, single-handedly indulged in the San Francisco Peace Conference, depriving China of the opportunity to end hostilities and resolve the issue of war reparations through a general peace treaty. Li Dawei thought: Even if China is allowed to participate in such an international conference now, China will not get any more benefits. Dingtian is to lose 20 or 3 billion in the next 20 years. Among the victorious countries in World War II, China suffered the greatest loss, and other countries suffered relatively little losses, which was relatively easier to deal with. In international affairs, everyone will think for their own country. Wolves have more meat and less meat. How much can China get? And I can't think of a better way for a while, so I can only put this problem on hold first. He pondered for a long time and said: "I advise you to take care of other people's affairs, international conferences will not solve any problems, and China is not interested in this. In any case, China's demands must be met. If you really want to help them, help them build up the tertiary industry first. The next step in my country is to prepare to absorb some of the labor services and package them out. Two thin and one dry, the pickles are enough. There's no way, help the people solve the big problem of eating" "This kid can really brag about it." Rost scolded in his heart and said: "As far as I know, many Chinese are still not well fed and clothed, what do you do to help yourself." Hey" Li Dawei sighed and said: "Are Chinese like this, kind-hearted!" Repay grievances with virtue, who makes us a responsible big country."

Rost thought: It's really tiring to negotiate with him, and I don't know where it's all new concepts. This makes up another "responsible power".

Next, Li Dawei raised a new issue: the Ryukyu Islands issue.

The Ryukyu Islands used to exist in the Ryukyu Islands, and just a hundred years ago this kingdom had its own language. During the Ming Dynasty of China, the ruler of Ryukyu Island was named the King of Ryukyu. Due to its convenience by waterways, it is a trade hub for neighboring countries. In 1609, after the Meiji Restoration, the Ryukyu Kingdom was incorporated into the territory of Okinawa, and Okinawa Prefecture was established in the same year. After the defeat of the Potsdam Proclamation in 1945, Article 8 of the Potsdam Proclamation: "The conditions of the Cairo Declaration shall be carried out, and the sovereignty of the Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku, and such other small islands as we may determine." Sovereignty over the Ryukyus was returned to China.

However, at that time, in view of the civil war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, there was no time to take care of the Ryukyus, so it was temporarily entrusted by the United States. Li Dawei knew that in 1970, the United States signed the "San Francisco Peace Treaty" behind China's back, and transferred the management of Ryukyu and Diaoyutai to Yueben, which was illegal. Sovereignty over the Ryukyus remains with China. But what's the use of just saying it's yours? Isn't it true that the Taiwan authorities and the Chinese political axe did nothing about the Ryukyu Islands? It seems that he never mentions it. It seems that the Ryukyu Islands give this book as a matter of course. Many later Chinese did not know that the Ryukyu Islands were China. The Upper Ryukyu Islands tour insists on saying that it is called this tour. I might as well bring it up now. No, go back and discuss it with Deng Feng, even if you fight a war, it will attract the attention of the Chinese people later. After making up his mind, Li Dawei said solemnly: "There is also the issue of the Ryukyu Islands, the Ryukyu Islands have been a vassal state of our country since ancient times, and they have not lost their sovereignty over the Ryukyu Islands in the past and now, and the "Potsdam Proclamation" clearly stipulates that the sovereignty of the Ryukyu will be returned to China. However, the Chiang Kai-shek regime at that time was too busy with the civil war to take care of it, and did not accept the Ryukyu Islands in time and was temporarily entrusted by the United States. It's been a hard time for you all these years. Now we, the People's Republic of China, are fully capable of exercising sovereignty over the Ryukyu Islands. Unraveling the trusteeship of the U.S. military. On behalf of China's political axe, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the United States for temporarily managing its obligations over the past five years."

During the Pacific War, the U.S. military carried out a landing campaign on the Ryukyu Islands in March ~ June 1945, and the United States occupied the Ryukyu Islands and eliminated the invaders on the Ryukyu Islands. The United States has made great sacrifices"

Li Dawei jumped up immediately when he heard Rost say this: "I'm sorry, I have to say something. At that time, the occupation of the Ryukyu Islands by the US forces was entirely based on the division of labor among the allies, and the task of China in the domestic battlefield to fight and annihilate the invaders who invaded China and the Chinese troops who went on an expedition to Burma and to recover the ruling power of the Ryukyu Islands was completed by the US allies instead of China. You can't just because you occupy it and it's yours!" Mr. Li, you are a very cultivated person, you should let me finish speaking. Give me your opinion." Rost glanced at Li Dawei with dissatisfaction and continued: "During this period of time, the US allies have been fulfilling their obligations on the Ryukyu Islands, replacing China's temporary management obligations and governing the Ryukyu Islands. The United States has never had the ambition to claim the Ryukyu Islands. "Haha I'm sorry, Mr. Rost, I beg your pardon, maybe I'm too sensitive to sovereignty issues. Very rudely interrupted your speech. I apologize to you again." Li Dawei scolded in his heart, "Don't gasp when the ** speaks critically."

"In order to maintain a smooth transition of the Ryukyu Islands, I think that after the two countries formally sign an armistice agreement, it is necessary for the two countries to jointly administer and will return to China at an appropriate time," Rost said.

Li Dawei thought for a while and said: "China will exercise sovereignty over the Ryukyu Islands on January 1, 1951, and will prepare to establish a Ryukyu Special Administrative Region. Finally, the goal of the Ryukyuan people to govern the Ryukyu Islands will be realized. I've been working hard for you for five years, and I'm really sorry to work hard for you anymore."

The two sides went through another fierce bargaining and argument over sovereignty and governance. In the end, the two sides agreed that after the armistice between the two sides, one month later, the United States would terminate its management obligations to the Ryukyu Islands, hand over the Ryukyu Islands to China, and China would govern the Ryukyu Islands. China has dispatched 3,000 police officers to Okinawa, the two largest islands, 1,204 square kilometers, and 2,000 police officers to Amami Oshima, 712 square kilometers, and 1,000 police officers to the other islands to the Ryukyu Islands to exercise the power to carry out government affairs, including executive power, legislative power, judicial power, examination power, and supervision power. U.S. military personnel and military installations were gradually withdrawn with the end of the Korean War, after an 18-month armistice between the two sides. U.S. ships can carry out temporary replenishment in the Ryukyu Islands and set up a naval supply depot of no more than 100 people on Okinawa.

Li Dawei thought to himself: "This is a topic that I have added temporarily, so I don't care if I take back his sovereignty first, and then I will talk about it first. Go to the police or go to the field army, do you care about it! When the time comes, whether you will be allowed to add fuel and water to your warship or not, is it still up to us. It's better than handing it over to Xiao Yuben later. What to do in the future, let those big people go to their hearts. There are some things that I can't understand too well for a while, and I'm tired to death."

The two sides then discussed the timing of the establishment of liaison stations between the two countries in each other's capitals, the identity of the personnel in advance, the number of people, and other specific matters.

In the end, Li Dawei proposed that the liaison stations set up by the two sides in each other's capitals be called "China-US Economic and Cultural Exchange Center" and "US-China Economic and Cultural Exchange Center" respectively, which Rost thought was a good name.

Rost looked at Li Dawei and said, "I really hope you can be the first director of the center in the United States." Haha Li Dawei smiled and said: I hope so, haven't we quarreled enough after so many days?" Quarrel aside, I still feel that you are the most frank Chinese. Communication is easy, and I'm happy to negotiate with someone like you." Rost humorously said, "It's your new term, there are too many new concepts. If you have time, you must publish a dictionary of Li Dawei, haha, otherwise it will be really too difficult."

In conclusion, the two sides hope that the talks will open up new prospects for bilateral relations. The two sides believe that the normalization of relations between the two countries will not only serve the interests of the Chinese and American peoples, but will also contribute to easing tensions in Asia and the world.

The memorandum of the talks was submitted to each other as an important document for the relations between the two countries. The two sides decided not to issue communiqués, statements, or other documents for the talks, and not to unilaterally announce the contents of the talks.

On December 13.14, in order to make their oral statements clear and not cause misunderstanding, the two sides checked in person, sorted out Chinese and English, and exchanged written minutes.

The next time, Li Dawei and Chen Zhong left the United States to return to China on behalf of this important diplomatic memorandum.

When Chinese representative Li Dawei and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Rost were in this heavily guarded country house outside New York to negotiate relations between China and the United States. Between 1945 and 1950, tens of thousands of Bencto German citizens fled to the Federal Republic of Germany via Berlin every year, causing great losses to Bencto Germany. This is a thing that everyone is not afraid of. However, on December 7, two American-German spies were stealing information from the Soviet army, and the Soviets discovered that the two American armed spies were killed and wounded three Soviet soldiers while resisting arrest, one was killed on the spot, and the other spy grabbed a light truck and fled to West Berlin. The Soviet troops on guard opened fierce fire on it, and the spy was hit by several bullets and drove the car to the US outpost, and fell on the steering wheel of the cab, bleeding profusely. The U.S. forces then returned fire fiercely against the Soviets, and the battle lasted 50 minutes, with several soldiers killed and wounded on each side. Then the two sides transferred a large number of tanks, and for a time, the two sides entered a state of emergency on the 170-kilometer border line in the Berlin Wall area.

The occurrence of this incident prompted the United States to make up its mind to make a strategic retreat in Asia as soon as possible, to throw its forces into Europe, and to prepare for an all-out war in Europe.

Two weeks after Li Dawei left the United States, US Assistant Secretary of State Rost secretly flew from Tokyo to Yanjing with Acheson's handwritten letter to Zhou Enlai