Chapter 18 Telegram to the United Nations on Restoring the Legal Rights of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations and the Security Council[1]

(January 19, 1950) Mr. Romulo, President of the United Nations General Assembly, Mr. Lie, Secretary-General, and please convey to the delegations of the United Nations and the Security Council member states: On January 8, 1950, I sent a note to the United Nations, requesting the United Nations and the Security Council to expel the illegal representatives of the reactionary remnant clique of the Chinese Kuomintang. This note of protest has been accepted by Mr. Lai Yi, who replied that he had received it and conveyed it to the Security Council. Member States of the Council. Now let me inform you again, Mr. President and Mr. Secretary-General, that the Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China has appointed Zhang Wentian as the chief representative of the delegation of the People's Republic of China to attend United Nations meetings and participate in the work of the United Nations, including the meetings of the Security Council and its work.

I also ask you, Mr. Chairman and Mr. Secretary-General, to answer my two questions, namely: (1) When will the illegal representatives of the reactionary remnant clique of the Chinese Kuomintang be expelled from the United Nations and its Security Council.I think it is completely unreasonable for the illegal representatives of such reactionary remnants to remain in the United Nations and its Security Council, and should be expelled immediately. (2) When will the legal delegation of the People's Republic of China with Zhang Wentian as its chief representative be able to attend meetings of the United Nations and its Security Council and participate in its work.I think it's important to be present and work quickly.

Please reply to the above items as soon as possible. Zhou Enlai, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China January 19, 1950 According to the publication of "People's Daily" on January 20, 1950. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ note [1] This telegram was drafted by Mao Zedong.Regarding the expulsion of the illegal representatives of the remnant Chinese Kuomintang group from the United Nations and its Security Council, some Western countries led by the United States manipulated the United Nations to firmly oppose it, so it was not possible at that time.Until October 25, 1971, the twenty-sixth session of the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution with an overwhelming majority to restore the lawful seat of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations and its Security Council, and immediately remove the representatives of the Kuomintang group from the United Nations expulsion from all institutions.