Pres. Dwight Eisenhower comments on US negotiations with Red China on Formosa without Nationalist China

The President held a press conference to discuss an exchange of messages with the Russian Defense Minister. He addressed potential negotiations with Red China, emphasizing that any talks involving Nationalist China would require their participation. The President clarified that while discussions could occur on ceasefire and prisoner release, they would not involve matters concerning Nationalist China without their presence. He reiterated the importance of not discussing allied affairs behind their backs.

What was the main topic of the President's meeting with the press?

• Exchange of messages with the Russian Defense Minister

• Economic policies

• Environmental issues

• Healthcare reforms

What was the U.S. government's stance on discussing Nationalist China's affairs?

• They would discuss it openly with all parties.

• They would only discuss it with Nationalist China present.

• They would discuss it only with Communist China.

• They would not discuss it at all.

What was the President's view on the change in policy regarding talks with Red China?

• It was a minor adjustment.

• It was a complete reversal of previous policy.

• It was a significant change.

• It was more apparent than real.

What condition did the President mention for talks with Communist China?

• They must involve economic trade.

• They must be held in a neutral country.

• They must focus on ceasefire and not involve Nationalist China's affairs.

• They must include discussions on Nationalist China's affairs.

What was one of the potential topics for discussion with Communist China?

• The establishment of new embassies

• The release of American prisoners

• The expansion of trade agreements

• The development of nuclear weapons