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 TOP SECRET ::(3) Take all practicable steps to achieve Japanese membership In the United Nations and participation in a regional security arrangement.


 * (4) Establish appropriate psychological programs designed to further orient the Japanese toward the free world and away from communism.

11. With respect to Formosa the United States should:


 * . Continue, as long as required by United States security interests, the mission presently assigned to the 7th Fleet.


 * . Encourage political changes in the Nationalist regime which would increase its prestige and influence in China proper.


 * . Provide military and economic assistance to increase the potential of the Chinese forces on Formosa for the defense of Formosa and for such other uses as may be determined as a result of the planning pursuant to 8- above.

12. The United States should continue the policy with respect to the Philippines set forth in NSC 84/2.

13. The United States should continue the policy with respect to South Asia set forth in NSC 98/1.

14. With respect to Southeast Asia, the United States should:


 * . Continue its present support programs to strengthen the will and ability to resist communist encroachment, to render communist military operations as costly as possible, and thus to gain time for the United States and its allies to build up the defense of the off-shore chain.


 * . Continue programs of information and educational exchange in the countries of Southeast Asia.

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