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dated October 7, 1958: Chinese response

China’s announcement on October 5 of a seven-day suspension of shelling of Quemoy was generally welcomed by diplomats at the United Nations, particularly by those from neutralist countries. The Chinese action was regarded as that country’s “token response” to the “softening” attitude of the United States on Quemoy issue, as evidenced in the recent statements of President Eisenhower and the Secretary of State, Mr. Dulles, and it was believed, it could have a favourable reaction on Warsaw talks which were adjourned earlier. There were hopeful signs now, it was further believed of the Warsaw talks leading to a “de facto or dependable” cease-fire which President Eisenhower said last week could open an opportunity for negotiations in good faith for a settlement of the issues involved in the Formosa Straits crisis.

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