CIS Microfiche Library 1970-2002 (CIS Asia Pacific Collection)

 CIS NO: 72-H381-64
 TITLE: New China Policy: Its Impact on the U.S. and Asia.
 SOURCE: Committee on Foreign Affairs. House
 DOC TYPE: Hearing                   COLLATION: iv+310 p.
 DATE: May 2-4, 16, 17, 1972
 CONGRESS-SESSION: 92-2              SUDOC: Y4.F76/1:C44/12
 ITEM NO: 1017
 LC CARD NO: 72-603700               MC ENTRY NO: 21228(73)

 Hearings before the Subcom on Asian and Pacific Affairs to examine the
 impact on pre-existing U.S. relationships and alliances with other Asian
 countries of the evolution of U.S. policy toward Mainland China, in light of
 President Nixon's recent visit.
   Witnesses emphasize the specific impacts on Japan, Nationalist China
 (Taiwan), Korea, and Thailand.
   Appendix (p. 207-310) includes articles and related documents and:
 a. "The 800,000,000 -- Report from China" by R. Terrill, articles from
     Atlantic Monthly, Nov. 1971 and Mar. 1972 (p. 207-252).
 b. Shanghai communique, issued by U.S. and China, Feb. 27, 1972 (p.
     253-255).
 c. "China and Taiwan: The Economic Issues" by Robert W. Barnett, from
     Foreign Affairs, Apr. 1972 (p. 263-270).
 d. "Political Repression in "Free China"' by Donald M. Fraser (Rep,
     D-Minn), speech reprinted in Congressional Record, Aug. 28, 1970 (p.
     271-278).
 CONTENT NOTATION: New China policy impact on Asia
 DESCRIPTORS: FOREIGN.RELATIONS; CHINA, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC; SUBCOM ON
     ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS. HOUSE; JAPAN; TAIWAN; KOREA

 72-H381-64 TESTIMONY NO: 1         May 2, 1972 p. 3-44
 WITNESSES (and witness notations):
     REISCHAUER, EDWIN O. (former Ambassador to Japan; prof, Harvard Univ)
     TERRILL, ROSS (prof, Harvard Univ)
     GREEN, MARSHALL (Asst Sec of State for East Asian and Pacific Aff)
 STATEMENTS: New China policy achievements, limitations, and dangers,
     including damaged U.S. relations in Asia particularly with Japan;
     criticism of President's diplomatic style. (p. 3-18)
       Analysis of Chinese attitudes toward foreign powers; review of Peking
     Summit preparations, gains, and Asian reaction. (p. 19-28)
 DISCUSSION: Interrelationship of U.S. and China talks and progress of
     North Vietnam peace negotiations; review of U.S. commitments to Taiwan
     and South Korea; responses to Prof. Reischauer's criticism of
     President's handling of China visit. (p. 28-44)
 CONTENT NOTATION: New China policy impact on Asia
 DESCRIPTORS: DEPARTMENT.OF.STATE; VIETNAM

 72-H381-64 TESTIMONY NO: 2         May 3, 1972 p. 46-100
 WITNESSES (and witness notations):
     ROWE, DAVID N. (prof, Yale Univ)
     GRANT, JAMES P. (pres, Overseas Dev Council)
     REISMAN, MICHAEL (assoc prof, Yale Law School)
     BARNETT, ROBERT W. (vp, Asia Soc)
 STATEMENTS: Review of political and legal status of Nationalist Chinese
     government, Republic of China's claim to sovereignty over Taiwan, and
     the potential for One China; impact on Taiwan of UN expulsion and
     changing U.S.-China relations including the legal implications of the
     Shanghai communique.
       Review of Taiwan's economic development and relevance for developing
     countries of the contrasting growth rates of Taiwan and Mainland China
     and role of U.S. economic aid. (p. 46-90)
 DISCUSSION: Current relations and potential for closer relationship
     between Taiwan and China beginning with trade. (p. 90-100)
 CONTENT NOTATION: New China policy impact on Nationalist China

 72-H381-64 TESTIMONY NO: 3         May 4, 1972 p. 102-145
 WITNESSES (and witness notations):
     SCALAPINO, ROBERT A. (prof, Univ of Calif)
     BADGLEY, JOHN H. (assoc prof, Johns Hopkins Univ School of Advanced
        Intl Studies)
 STATEMENTS: Outline of political climate in Eastern Asia and interrelated
     factors affecting relations of U.S., China, and North and South Korea;
     comparison of Thailand and Burma with respect to domestic politics and
     relations with U.S. and China. (p. 102-125)
 DISCUSSION: Restrictions on political freedom in Asia, particularly in
     South Korea; importance of maintaining U.S. creditability and
     predictability in Asian relations; U.S. and Communist nations'
     strategies in Asia; predictions of political developments. (p. 125-145)
 CONTENT NOTATION: New China policy impact on South Korea and Thailand
 DESCRIPTORS: THAILAND; BURMA

 72-H381-64 TESTIMONY NO: 4         May 16, 1972 p. 148-188
 WITNESSES (and witness notations):
     BALL, GEORGE W. (former Under Sec of State; sr partner, Lehman Bros)
     MORLEY, JAMES W. (dir, East Asian Inst, Columbia Univ)
     YAGER, JOSEPH A. (Inst for Def Analyses)
 STATEMENTS: Apparent U.S. indifference to Japanese interests and
     dissolution of U.S.-Japan partnership and suggestions for improved
     future relations; potential destabilizing effect on Asia of
     uncoordinated U.S.-Japan security arrangements. (p. 148-167)
 DISCUSSION: Review of economic and political capabilities and options for
     Japan, and for U.S.-Japan relations in view of new China policy;
     criticism of Administration's foreign policy decisionmaking process,
     including effect on Japan of lack of consultation about China visit. (p.
     167-188)
 CONTENT NOTATION: New China policy impact on Japan

 72-H381-64 TESTIMONY NO: 5         May 17, 1972 p. 190-206
 WITNESSES (and witness notations):
     YUAN, MOUN-RU (political refugee and lecturer; interpretation by Paul
        Kovenock, State Dept)
 STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION: Methods of political control and extent of
     dissent in China; description of living conditions of population and
     political prisoners; alleged antagonism of China toward U.S.
 CONTENT NOTATION: Social conditions in Communist China