Republic of China Communications

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27th of February

CITIZENS OF THE REPUBLIC

The upcoming elections to the Legislative Yuan this week will bring a new chapter to the history of our country. For fifty years, China has suffered through the chaos of civil war and foreign imperialism. The Three Principles of the People were often laid aside in the name of security, stability or defence.

This shall be true no longer!

When the Legislative Yuan sits next month in Guangzhou, they will be men and women chosen by you, the people of the Republic, in free and fair elections. They will work for you, to ensure your troubles are represented, your wants are addressed, and that your children will live in a world where China holds its rightful place among the great powers of the world.

The Provisional Military Government has done great deeds to bring us to this point, but the time for such close guidance is now at an end. The period of Political Tutelage is past, and the Military Government will now step down to make way for the new legitimate authorities, as chosen by the people. As even the sternest father must allow his children to grow and marry and have children of their own, as must the Provisional Military Government stand back, only to be turned to in a time of need.

The Time of Chaos is Over!
Let a Free China Arise!
Long Live the Workers and Peasants!
LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC!

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0030 China Standard Time, March 2nd, 1958
From: Gen. Tu Yu-ming, Chief of the General Staff
To: All Military Factories

As of this moment, all pending equipment orders are approved. Full production runs to be completed and distributed to assigned units immediately.

0045 China Standard Time, March 2nd, 1958
From: Gen. Tu Yu-ming, Chief of the General Staff
To: MG Liu Hsiao-yun, Commandant, Whampoa Central Military Academy

Complete training of replacements and immediately expedite training for next two induction classes of officer cadets. Do not inform the Military Affairs Commission until training complete and new classes are on their way to existing units.

0102 China Standard Time, March 2nd, 1958
From: MG Liu Hsiao-yun, Commandant, Whampoa Central Military Academy
To: Gen. Tu Yu-ming, Chief of the General Staff

Please confirm. Request highly irregular. General elections in four days. New government may have conflicting ideas regarding Military Affairs Commission and army force levels.

0130 China Standard Time, March 2nd, 1958
From: Gen. Tu Yu-ming, Chief of the General Staff
To: MG Liu Hsiao-yun, Commandant, Whampoa Central Military Academy

This is not a request.

Directive has full approval of the General Staff and the Commander in Chief. You are to comply. Complete training of replacements. Expedite training for next two classes of officer cadets. Do not inform new government until this is complete.

Do not question my orders again.

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0930 China Standard Time, April 2nd, 1958
From: Long Yun, Premier of the Republic
To: Gen. Sun Li-jen, Head of the Military Affairs Commission

Legislative Yuan has approved amendments to army budget, including funding for new military industry complex as well as long-range radar arrays and attached command centre. Funds have been released for immediate start to construction.

Funds have also been approved for staff college at Whampoa, but have certain concerns regarding recent sudden increase in intake. Would like to discuss in person, if convenient.

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August 4th, 1958

PEOPLE OF CH'ONGCHOW!

DUE TO THE OUTBREAK OF GERMAN PLAGUE IN THE CITY, THIS AREA IS NOW UNDER MILITARY QUARANTINE.

ALL SOLDIERS AND CIVILIANS WITHIN THE SECURITY CORDON ARE TO REMAIN INSIDE THE CORDON UNTIL THE AREA IS SANITISED. ALL CIVILIANS ARE SUBJECT TO CURFEW.

OBEY ALL DIRECTIVES FROM QUARANTINE PERSONNEL. REPORT UNBURNED BODIES TO YOUR NEAREST PUBLIC HEALTH STATION.

ANY WHO ATTEMPT TO LEAVE THE SECURITY CORDON WILL BE SHOT. LOOTERS WILL BE SHOT. DISSENTERS WILL BE CONSIDERED TRAITORS TO THE REPUBLIC AND TO THE PEOPLE, AND WILL BE SHOT.

LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC!

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1200 China Standard Time, January 11th, 1959
From: Long Yun, Premier of the Republic
To: GEN1 Sun Liren, Head of the Military Affairs Commission

The Legislative Yuan has approved the latest round of budget amendments, including the delivery of final vehicles and equipment to 1st Tank Army and the beginning of the upgrade of existing stocks of Type-46 conversions and armoured cars to new standard.

New industry has been made available for purpose. Expansion of critical defense factories still meeting targets.

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0800 China Standard Time, February 21st, 1959
From: GEN1 Li Zongren, Chief of the General Staff
To:
--GEN1 Wei Lihuang, CO, 1st Guards Army
--GEN1 Xue Yu, CO, 4th Army
--GEN1 Guan Linzheng, CO, 5th Army
--GEN2 Liao Yiaoxiang, CO, 6th Army
--GEN2 D. T. Cowan, CO 12th Army
--GEN1 F. Messervy, CO 14th Army
--GEN2 Zheng Dongguo, CO 14th Army

Commands to reorient along eastern military area based on contingency MENGDE. Further orders to be delivered upon arrival.

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1200 China Standard Time, June 11th, 1959
From: GEN1 Sun Liren, Head of the Military Affairs Commission
To: LG Chen Ruitian, Chief of the Air Force

Legislative Yuan has approved amendments to new military budget. Expect 3rd SBD and Frontal Aviation Divisions to begin receiving new equipment within the next two months. Begin training programmes at your discretion.

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0730 China Standard Time, November 4th, 1959
From: Long Yun, Premier of the Republic
To: GEN1 Sun Liren, Head of the Military Affairs Commission

Emergency industrial reserves have been temporarily released to military control for the duration of Dec. 1st, 1959 - Jun. 1st, 1960, following conclusion of phase 2 of Operation GUANDU, for the purpose of replacing combat losses not already slated to be replaced by new equipment.

Yes, I know. Taiwan is still holding out, but I think we've the time to lick our wounds.

-Long Yun

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1600 China Standard Time, December 21st, 1960
From: GEN1 Sun Liren, Head of the Military Affairs Commission
To: LG A. Carton de Wiart, Chief of Special Operations

Following your return from Romania, Special Forces Command is to be consolidated, with the Commando Brigades being made the primary striking force. You will be fully briefed regarding the details upon your return.

0900 China Standard Time, December 22nd, 1960
From: Long Yun, Premier of the Republic
To: GEN1 Sun Liren, Head of the Military Affairs Commission

Legislative Yuan has released funds for continuation of air force modernisation programme. Vote was not as close as expected. It seems your pilots made a good impression on National Day.

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1200 China Standard Time, September 4th, 1961
From: Ling Ruzhen, Speaker of the Legislative Yuan
To: Du Yuming, Premier of the Republic

Excellency,

The Legislative Yuan has voted to confirm the Modernisation of Defence Forces Bill (1961). Tally stands at 188 for, 126 against, 10 abstentions.

The Head of the Military Affairs Commission has contacted me to express his appreciation, and his belief that the new orders of armoured vehicles, fighters, and artillery will greatly improve the NRA's capabilities going forward.

Please expect a copy of the bill on your desk for final review by today at 1600 hours.