11 Jul 1949

Philippines
  • At the conclusion of a two-day conference between Chiang Kaishek of China and President Elpidio Quirino of the Philippines at the Malacañang Palace in Manila, Philippines, the two leaders issued a joint-declaration committing the two countries to closer economic and cultural ties, and expressed their wish for democratic nations of the far east to form an anti-communist alliance. At the press conference after the declaration, a journalist asked Quirino whether he would be willing to host Chiang Kaishek's government should it flee mainland China; Quirino said that should Chiang ask, he would host a Chinese government-in-exile in Manila. ww2dbase [Chiang Kaishek | Manila | CPC]

11 Jul 1949 Interactive Map

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