De Gaulle Recognizes Peking

E. v. KUEHNELT-LEDDIHN

De Gaulle’s recognition of Peking, initiating a more independent foreign policy, had a stunning effect in Europe. It was a gesture that chagrined many of his supporters and his ardent critics. delighted some of It left not a few perfectly confused. There is one school of thought over here which, in all likelihood, is not far from the truth in deploring this latest development and criticizing de Gaulle on moral grounds, however reserving most of the blame for the United States.

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E. v. KUEHNELT-LEDDIHN

De Gaulle’s recognition of Peking, initiating a more independent foreign policy, had a stunning effect in Europe. It was a gesture that chagrined many of his supporters and his ardent critics. delighted some of It left not a few perfectly confused. There is one school of thought over here which, in all likelihood, is not far from the truth in deploring this latest development and criticizing de Gaulle on moral grounds, however reserving most of the blame for the United States.