Alternate Asia 1946
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Secretary of Defense Charles E Wilson arrived in the ROC capital. He was greeted by the Chief of Staff of the ROC Army and was taken to the President's residence for a meeting with Chang Kai Shek.
The Chinese leader discussed the recent conflict in Northeast Asia and the possible threats that the North Korean regime posed to the regent. The Chinese President expressed China's needs for new tanks for its army and more modern jet fighters now that the PRC had received the Mig 15 fighter from the USSR.
The American Secretary of Defense stated that the Eisenhower administration would seek congressional; approval for the sale of 80 F-86 jet fighters to China and the approval to allow the Chinese government to produce another 140 of the aircraft for its Air Force.For the ROC Army the US would sell 120 M-46 tanks and 120 M-41 Bulldogs
The Chinese Navy would be sold 10 Minesweepers and another 6 Gearing class destroyers plus 3 submarines. A deal had been made to sell the ROC 12 refurbished P-2 Neptune ASW aircraft.
The Chinese leader discussed the recent conflict in Northeast Asia and the possible threats that the North Korean regime posed to the regent. The Chinese President expressed China's needs for new tanks for its army and more modern jet fighters now that the PRC had received the Mig 15 fighter from the USSR.
The American Secretary of Defense stated that the Eisenhower administration would seek congressional; approval for the sale of 80 F-86 jet fighters to China and the approval to allow the Chinese government to produce another 140 of the aircraft for its Air Force.For the ROC Army the US would sell 120 M-46 tanks and 120 M-41 Bulldogs
The Chinese Navy would be sold 10 Minesweepers and another 6 Gearing class destroyers plus 3 submarines. A deal had been made to sell the ROC 12 refurbished P-2 Neptune ASW aircraft.
The American Secretary of Defense then flew to the Republic of Korea where he met with the ROK Defense Minister and the USMAMK regarding the needs of the ROK. His next stop was Japan where he met with the Japanese Minister of Defense and the Supreme Allied Commander General Mathew Ridgeway. The Japanese government wanted to buy a lot of US equipment for prodyction in Japan. The Japanese Prime Minister met with the Secretary and stated that he would be coming to the US in the spring of 1954 for a meeting with the American President.
Secretary of Defense Wilson flew from Japan to the Philippines to discuss US-Philippines defense issues. The Philippines had requed some new warship. They had had a Buckley class destroyer escort heavily damaged in a storm and could use a replacement. The US would be providing 2 Rudderow class DEs and a fletcher class destroyers. Five surplus C-47 and 12 F-84s would be provided for the country's air force.
Next stop was to Australia where he would meet the Secretary of State.
Next stop was to Australia where he would meet the Secretary of State.
The death of Stalin in 1953 lead to a period of uncertainty as to who would be the next ruler of the USSR. It almost seemed like a game of Musical chairs. The result was unrest in both Poland and in the Soviet occupied East German zone.
In Asia the North Korean Regime was still trying to recover from its loses. It had lost most of its population and its industrial base. The Soviets supplied the North Koreans with weapons and some industrial equipment.
Mao had felt the pressure that had been applied by the enemy to the south. The Nationalist leader was still planning on the reunification of all China and the Hanging of all of the communist.
The Aging Nationalist Leader was determined to travel to the United States and meet wit President Eisenhower . He made a request about a possible meeting in Hawaii and the American leader agreed to meet with the Chinese President in May in Hawaii.
The British Government had made a number of improvements in the Royal Crown Colony of Hong Kong. The colony improved its water system as to be less dependent upon the ROC. A desalinization plant was to be built. The British government also proceeded to set up an elected legislative body. this body would consider laws and ordinances governing the colony. The Royal Governor would still retain veto power over bills but it would be a further step in reaching out to the people.
In Asia the North Korean Regime was still trying to recover from its loses. It had lost most of its population and its industrial base. The Soviets supplied the North Koreans with weapons and some industrial equipment.
Mao had felt the pressure that had been applied by the enemy to the south. The Nationalist leader was still planning on the reunification of all China and the Hanging of all of the communist.
The Aging Nationalist Leader was determined to travel to the United States and meet wit President Eisenhower . He made a request about a possible meeting in Hawaii and the American leader agreed to meet with the Chinese President in May in Hawaii.
The British Government had made a number of improvements in the Royal Crown Colony of Hong Kong. The colony improved its water system as to be less dependent upon the ROC. A desalinization plant was to be built. The British government also proceeded to set up an elected legislative body. this body would consider laws and ordinances governing the colony. The Royal Governor would still retain veto power over bills but it would be a further step in reaching out to the people.
The British and Commonwealth forces were engaged in counter insurgency operations in Malaysia from 1948 to 1960. Those operations spread to the island Borneo when Indonesian insurgents attacked the British Colony.
The Dutch Colonial forces appeared unable to restore total control of the Dutch government over the Netherlands East Indies so talks began between the two parties regarding a possible granting of independence over at least part of the colony to Nationalist forces. It was made clear that not all of the people in the former Netherlands East Indies supported independence. Thus there would be a division of the country.
The Dutch Colonial forces appeared unable to restore total control of the Dutch government over the Netherlands East Indies so talks began between the two parties regarding a possible granting of independence over at least part of the colony to Nationalist forces. It was made clear that not all of the people in the former Netherlands East Indies supported independence. Thus there would be a division of the country.
President Chaing Kai Shek arrived in Hawaii vivia the Chinese equalivant of Air Force 1. He was taken to guest quaters on the Army base and latter met with President Eisenhower for the first of four meetings. The discussed the Second World War and the USSR. The two men were feeling one another out. The Chinese President was seeking US aid and assistance in meeting some of the major problems that were facing China. China needed continued help from American companies in developing dams and bridges that could solve Chinas problems.
China did not want to be seen as a puppet of any other nation. The Chinese leader had ended the special rights treaties that the European powers had had with China but he had made sure that the US and other powers that any arrest of their citizens would meet the terms that all nations expected. The Chinese President expressed a desire for US sale of Military technology which would allow China to build more of its own weapson. China had already begun to work on its first Chinese built conventional submarines but it was being done with the help of American companies such as Electric Boat. China want assurance that the Administration would not block that help. It also wanted to Know what was Japan going to do.
China did not want to be seen as a puppet of any other nation. The Chinese leader had ended the special rights treaties that the European powers had had with China but he had made sure that the US and other powers that any arrest of their citizens would meet the terms that all nations expected. The Chinese President expressed a desire for US sale of Military technology which would allow China to build more of its own weapson. China had already begun to work on its first Chinese built conventional submarines but it was being done with the help of American companies such as Electric Boat. China want assurance that the Administration would not block that help. It also wanted to Know what was Japan going to do.
Several months latter the Japanese Prime Minister arrived in Washington DC for discussions regarding a peace treaty between the US and Japan. This would end the US military occupation of Japan but it would not mean the closing of US military bases in the country. Japan was interested in a Treaty with the US regarding a Security agreement. This would assure Japan of us assistance in the event that it was attacked by the USSR or the PRC but it was not limited to those two.
. The treaty was worked on by members from the Japanese foreign Ministry and the US State Department and in 1955 it was signed in Japan by Secretary of State Dulles and by the Japanese Prime Minister.
The President signed a copy in Washington and submitted the Treaty to the Senate for ratification. Two months after that happen the Japanese- American Security Treaty was submitted to the US Senate and the Japanese Parliament.
. The treaty was worked on by members from the Japanese foreign Ministry and the US State Department and in 1955 it was signed in Japan by Secretary of State Dulles and by the Japanese Prime Minister.
The President signed a copy in Washington and submitted the Treaty to the Senate for ratification. Two months after that happen the Japanese- American Security Treaty was submitted to the US Senate and the Japanese Parliament.
The United States agreed to the sale of the new F-100 Super Sabre Jet fighter to the Republic of China. This aircraft had only entered service in the United States air Force in 1954 and it was scheduled to replace the F-86 . The Republic of China had expressed concern as the PRC had acquire the Mig 17 and now the Mig 19. Russian Recon Aircraft had been known to over fly Chinese territory.
The USSR was facing the fact that the subjugated peoples have had it. 1953 saw anti-soviet demonstrations in both Eastern Germany and Poland. In 1954 there were additional demonstrations in Poland followed by a clear demonstration that Tito would not follow the Soviet Line. Then in 1955 events in Albania lit a slow fuse that finally exploded the following year with an all out uprising against the communist government.
1956 seemed to be a year which triggered a series of events that were to alter the face of the world. In March of 1956 the uprising in Albania took place. Just two months latter a Revolution took place in Hungary where the reformers overthrew the pro-Soviet Hungarian government and prepared to fight a Soviet occupation.
The Middle East exploded when Israel and Egypt went to war. The British and the French decided to intervene. France had been eager for revenge against Nasser as he had been supplying arms to insurgents in Algeria.
The French provided intelligence that provided a clear link between Nasser in Egypt and the insurgents in Algeria. The insurgents had massacred pro_french Civilians. The Pro-Israel group in the United States also urged the Eisenhower Administration to go slow.
The end result was Nasser was overthrown in a revolution in Egypt. Europe was seeing fighting in Hungary and Albania. The Soviets were about to intervene with a large scale force when the Hungarian revolution spread once again to Poland. The Polish Army would not fire on its people and instead fired on the Red Army.
1956 seemed to be a year which triggered a series of events that were to alter the face of the world. In March of 1956 the uprising in Albania took place. Just two months latter a Revolution took place in Hungary where the reformers overthrew the pro-Soviet Hungarian government and prepared to fight a Soviet occupation.
The Middle East exploded when Israel and Egypt went to war. The British and the French decided to intervene. France had been eager for revenge against Nasser as he had been supplying arms to insurgents in Algeria.
The French provided intelligence that provided a clear link between Nasser in Egypt and the insurgents in Algeria. The insurgents had massacred pro_french Civilians. The Pro-Israel group in the United States also urged the Eisenhower Administration to go slow.
The end result was Nasser was overthrown in a revolution in Egypt. Europe was seeing fighting in Hungary and Albania. The Soviets were about to intervene with a large scale force when the Hungarian revolution spread once again to Poland. The Polish Army would not fire on its people and instead fired on the Red Army.
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The United States and Japan signed several treaties over a 4 month period. The Treaty , which officially ended the War between Japan and the United States came about. It finally ended the Military occupation of Japan and returned sovereignty to the Japanese government. The Japanese-US Security Treaty officially set forth the agreement for the US to protect Japan from attack by the Soviet Union.
The United States Ambassador to the Republic of China attempted to reassure the Chinese government. A Most favored Nation Trade agreement did help but it was an agreement to allow China to build the copies of the new conventional powered submarine in China that helped to soften the blow.
The United States Ambassador to the Republic of China attempted to reassure the Chinese government. A Most favored Nation Trade agreement did help but it was an agreement to allow China to build the copies of the new conventional powered submarine in China that helped to soften the blow.
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Thanks to US trade and partnerships with US companies the Republic of China had taken a lot of steps forward. It had increased energy production, the amount of rail lines in the country was nearly 2 1/2 times what it had been at the end of the Second World War. Production of Electric Power was also rising but not as fast as the demand. Still Chinese production of steel and other good needed by a growing industrial society was headed in the right direction.
China was however in need of Capital investment.
The Chinese leader was very concern that the USSR seemed to be helping the PRC a great deal. The PRC had received newer tanks and improved fighters.
True the Republic of China had received the new American F-100 fighter, which was also capable of acting as a fighter bomber but the PRC had received a great amount of AA weapons.
China was also considering advancing its claim to Tibet. The Chinese Government had always felt that Tibet was part of China but in effect it hadn't really been controlled by the Chinese for centuries.
India also had an interest in the area so one could easily cause a lot of trouble if one misstep.
1957 Queen Elizabeth signed the new Hong Kong Governance Act.
It granted more rights to self rule in the Crown Colony. The Royal Regiment of Hong Kong was also expanded. It now consisted of 2 active duty Infantry Battalions and 2 Reserve Battalion. The Units were British Chinese. The commanding officer of each battalion were British officers but increasingly the NCO's were Chinese citizens of Hong Kong and some of the officers were also. The regular Garrison consisted of an Infantry Brigade consisting of 2 British Battalions and 1 Gurkha Battalion with a field artillery Rgt attached and a tank Battalion. The Colonies defenses had been greatly strengthen with the returning of control to Great Britain after the Japanese surrendered. The British had managed to range in any area in Chinese territory that might be a threat. Fortifications were installed and camouflage was used to hide the positions Mine fields were laid and interlocking fire zones were set.
China was however in need of Capital investment.
The Chinese leader was very concern that the USSR seemed to be helping the PRC a great deal. The PRC had received newer tanks and improved fighters.
True the Republic of China had received the new American F-100 fighter, which was also capable of acting as a fighter bomber but the PRC had received a great amount of AA weapons.
China was also considering advancing its claim to Tibet. The Chinese Government had always felt that Tibet was part of China but in effect it hadn't really been controlled by the Chinese for centuries.
India also had an interest in the area so one could easily cause a lot of trouble if one misstep.
1957 Queen Elizabeth signed the new Hong Kong Governance Act.
It granted more rights to self rule in the Crown Colony. The Royal Regiment of Hong Kong was also expanded. It now consisted of 2 active duty Infantry Battalions and 2 Reserve Battalion. The Units were British Chinese. The commanding officer of each battalion were British officers but increasingly the NCO's were Chinese citizens of Hong Kong and some of the officers were also. The regular Garrison consisted of an Infantry Brigade consisting of 2 British Battalions and 1 Gurkha Battalion with a field artillery Rgt attached and a tank Battalion. The Colonies defenses had been greatly strengthen with the returning of control to Great Britain after the Japanese surrendered. The British had managed to range in any area in Chinese territory that might be a threat. Fortifications were installed and camouflage was used to hide the positions Mine fields were laid and interlocking fire zones were set.
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The Re-election of President Dwight D Eisenhower in the United States brought assurance that American Policy would continue. American relations with both China and Japan remained good. The United States was attempting to maintain a balancing act. The Netherlands East Indies had split into two parts. 1 part was the Republic of Indonesia and the other continued to be the Netherlands East Indies. The Australians seemed to prefer the Dutch to the Indonesians,
Australia had purchased a former British Aircraft carrier for its Navy.
Australia had purchased a former British Aircraft carrier for its Navy.
Methinks that, given the corruption and the high-handedness of British rule in Hong Kong, the Republic of China will retake it Crimea-style with tacit US approval. It could be TTL's equivalent of Suez.
President Eisenhower hosted the British Prime Minister in 1957. Anglo-American relations had been nearly strained by the Suez Crisis but they were on the mend. The Anglo-French forces had withdrawn from Egypt and Nasser had been replaced with a more Moderate Egyptian leader. Egyptian aid to the insurgents in Algeria had come to an end. There was even talk of a possible mediation by the US between Egypt, Israel and Jordan.
In Hong Kong the Population was celebrating the increasing self rule that Great Britain had given the people. The head of the Legislative body Charles Chan had push through a resolution of respect to Queen Elizabeth saying that Hong Kong would always be loyal to its Queen.
The Royal Crown Colony saw a wave of anti-corruption drive . Police officers and civil servants that had been taken payoffs to look the other way were arrested. The Reserve Infantry Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Hong Kong was called to active duty to provide muscle for some of the raids.
In Hong Kong the Population was celebrating the increasing self rule that Great Britain had given the people. The head of the Legislative body Charles Chan had push through a resolution of respect to Queen Elizabeth saying that Hong Kong would always be loyal to its Queen.
The Royal Crown Colony saw a wave of anti-corruption drive . Police officers and civil servants that had been taken payoffs to look the other way were arrested. The Reserve Infantry Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Hong Kong was called to active duty to provide muscle for some of the raids.
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The access to the Kaema Plateau South Korea originally had at the end of the war is an extremely important vantage point and defence line. Although I did note that there were a few kilometres of territory gained north along the western portion, this action leaves the Hamhung plain in great danger due to being in a lower position than the Kaema Plateau. It also serves as a buffer zone between NK and the to-be population centre of the plain.
Such actions would cause the US to lose almost all the support it had in South Korea for being an ally during the Korean War; this may even make it go back to the height of the anti-American sentiment during the Trusteeship crisis.
Such actions would cause the US to lose almost all the support it had in South Korea for being an ally during the Korean War; this may even make it go back to the height of the anti-American sentiment during the Trusteeship crisis.
Okay here is a final revised map of the division of Korea at the end of the war, The US managed to get the adjustments and the withdrawal of all PRC Liberation Army forces from North Korea. The US pointed out that with the withdrawal of other UN forces and the desire to withdraw most of the US forces from Korea the ROK Army lacked the capacity to hold more of the country.
Portugal had 1 colony in India, 1 in China and 1 which was on the same island that was still part of the Netherlands East Indies. The Unites States strongly suggested to the government of Portugal that it hold talks with the government of India and China regarding colonies in their territories. The Government of the Netherlands and Portugal also held talks regarding their colony on the island of Timor.
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