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 FW 795.00/8-753 examination of the general problem of Communist aggression elsewhere than in Korea, (c) or might be included in a general discussion of Far Eastern questions.

In any case, it is essential that the interdependence of the different theaters where Communist aggression is taking place not be lost sight of by the Allied negotiators and be clearly affirmed,

4. On the assumption that it proves impossible for any of the three formulas, indicated above, to be carried out, the matter could be taken up on the fringes of the Political Conference. It could, in effect, be studied, after the appropriate contacts--official and restricted--had been established with the Chinese representatives, in a parallel conference which might be held at the same time, but which need not be of the same nature or the same composition.

This parallel conference could be limited to the question of Indochina alone, or deal equally with other Far Eastern problems other than Korea. It would have the advantage of not having any tie, legally or otherwise, with the United Nations since the latter would have no part in the establishment or in the program of its work. It would allow for more flexibility and for more possibilities in the conversations. The parties could, in this parallel conference consider themselves uninhibited by any previous positions taken at the time of the working out of the articles of the armistice regarding the calling of the Political Conference.

5. In any event, the French Government considers it important that the following consideration guide the conduct of the Allies: that no non-Korean problems of interest particularly to China--viz., admission of its representative to the United Nations, raising the embargo, and the question of Formosa--will be the object of discussions or of more or less long-range promises until the Indochina problem has been discussed. The French Government could not agree that the Political Conference take up the non-Korean questions if among them is not included--in fact as a priority item--the question of Indochina.

6. The objective we would wish to attain, when this question in one way or another is seriously discussed, Rh