1. 1958 Taiwan Straits Crisis
... communist forces is evident by Dulles's actions and by the actions of the US armed forces commander in Taiwan (Admiral Smoot). In an attempt to avoid escalation Dulles told Ambassador Beam in Poland who was meeting with Ambassador Wang (PRC) to discuss PRC - US relations, to get a cease fire agreement (even de facto) and then we can move onto the objective ... harassment in the area by both sides. Even in light of the frustrations of Wang continually demanding the full withdraw of US forces from the Taiwan area, Dulles continued the Beam-Wang talks so that it can at least be a cover for...
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