Indonesia, Bilateral relations: China (FO 371/180333, 1965)

=== [PDF page 1] === 180333 CLOSED UNTIL IT16 === [PDF page 2] === [Unreadable] SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT; [Unreadable] 1965 | rooms = | DH 0370/2 | ee a mom Si A. Galekust SUBJECT: 9 banrclto LE, Le_an-e-: Le: byakarli Lom ono, acesmfranied i Lemnown c Lofiats an a [1laany f hed Delegalins = pair — Reco fay * 20 “CY RICIY CATIA L V4) ribdé| Wi LAT es and Relevant Papers: (Outward Action) 8 6 Ce 6, Ads ph rAark be: lash Cronin Cantons A MINUTES [Unreadable] pe Te lec Puen eee IMA. [Unreadable] (Printing Instructions) gy f 180333 (Referred to Legal Adviser) completed) VJ AT YO pic === [PDF page 3] === CONPIDENTIA ) UW SAI LOQ0 SA WWI |Z Cypher/ OTP i STRIBUTION Sir A, Gilehpist Ne, 194 D, 08.56 19 January, 1965 19 January, 1965 R. 15.15 19 January, 1965 PRIORITY CONFIDENTIAL Addressed te Foreign orf egran No Repeated for informstion te:- Kuala Lumpur POLAD Singapere Peking Mescew Subandrie's visit te China. Unless Subendrie gets celd feet as a result ef the big demonstration new going on, he will leave fer Peking tomerrew, accompanied by some twenty economic experts and a Militery Delegation ef about a dozen. 2. I am relisbly infermeé that sixty Chinese ecenemic advisers -"expert advisers", have arrived here, Where they are te be depleyed is net yet knewn, Se We should draw attentien in eur publicity te the pregress of the Chinese takeover, Foreign Office pass Peking and Mescew as my telegrams Nes, 2 and 4 respectively, Z Repeated as requested_/ === [PDF page 4] === (Security Grading—to be Up-graded D where Appropriate) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT FROM /7g, Sd ont wn aphindtenk Meee lt Ui sik 19 n. Towhewn bo Pete rs No. (1033/65) Dated a a Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: (Outward Action) MINUTES ms alge Sms 7 |S he Fe Sage a oi co "Uy is note atthe west thn & tech WBS 008° pony rap toh bly tar on c Ufened mh OR fers Leck fermion PAK ote tek toh remtsln us of foscnl 45/. (Printing Instructions) ra nats (emusin Pao tins Deals 2%, 50) (Referred to Legal Adviser). (Action completed) (Main Indexed) FP ni! === [PDF page 5] === i ble British Embassy, Djakarta. January 27, 1965. Subandrio's current visit to Peking has, not unexpectedly, been accompanied here by a apate of press articles about Chinese/ Indonesian friendship. We have telegraphed a certain amount of these. Here are some other instances. a) From an editorial in the Indonesian Herald of January 21: The economic sector of Dr. Subandrio's mission is of special importance in view of the unique experiences of People's China in establishing a policy of self reliance in the field of economic rehabilitations. It is to be noted that People's China while maintaining the momentum of her struggle against necolim encirclement had succeeded in completely rehabilitating her economy. More than that she has even obtained the capability of promoting economic aid to other developing countries especially in Africa, As we have pointed out in our earlier editorial, Feople's Vhina has grown into a significant trading partner of Indonesia. It will be one of the imprtant works of the mission to put substance into this potentiality. b) From an editorial in the Indonesian Herald on January 26 headed “A New Phase in an 01d Relationship": Things have taken a new turn in the present, and today indonesia and China are co-ordinating their revolutions. Indonesia and China follow different ideologies and are institutingquite different political, economic and social systems. But the separate experiences of the past have taught the two nations that imperialism is an evil, and today they have joined hands in a friendship stronger than any in the past in their common struggle to eradicate the forces of the old established order in the world. What indeed docs it matter today what is the internal system - nations will survive as independent and sovereign only if imperialism, colonialism and neo-colonialism have been ended forever. From “arian Rakjat today: The Subandrio mission has achiewa brilliant results. In strengthening their anti-imperialist front, the two brothers Indonesia and China) have a common interest in safeguarding fone === [PDF page 6] === one another's integrity and sovereignty. Neither is the slave of the other. They are just two strong warriors fighting shoulder to shoulder to defeat their common enemy, imperialism. I am copying this letter to Peking, ashington, Kuala Lumpur i wS WW and Singapore. (8.-3.. Ge Camb ridge) D. Tonkin, EBQe, “outh Bast Asia Department, oreign Office, London, S.W.4. === [PDF page 7] === BU AGS AD: Masages Gem Ue Shine Sanden be Cc e 4 c ~ the Nadesnsnion Jondaes om he SLLOA en of Uns. Roth ee o& Wao Boece & V nomads Ske ncloses Cop (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) completed) (Main Indexed) YS cert de’ [Unreadable] === [PDF page 8] === FROM PEKING TO FOREIGN OFFICE LGN OP VICE En Clair FO/CRO/WH. DISTRIBUTION Mr. Donald No. 431 D. 10.20 2 April, 1965 2 April, 1965 R. 11.50 2 April, 1965 Addressed to Foreign Office telegram No. 431 of 2 April, Repeated for information to: Dijakarta and Saving to: Kuala Lumpur U.K.Mis, New York Washington Sino-Indonesian Relations. DH 103 10 re People's Daily of 2 April published on front page full texts of messages from Chinese leaders to Indonesian leaders On Occasion of fourth anniversary of Treaty of Friendship between two countries, 2. Message from Liu Shao=chi and Chou En-lai to Sukarno spoke of the "encouraging advances in past four years in relations of friendship and cooperation, and said that militant friendship between peoples of China and Indonesia was "increasingly important factor in common struggle against Imperialism", Message commended Indonesian peoples for resolute opposition to Malaysia, for resolute withdrawal from "Imperialist controlled" United Nations and for efforts to eliminate colonial influence within Indonesia, Message expressed Chinese Government and peoples support for Indonesian peoples struggle, 5. Message from Chen Yi to Subandrio spoke briefly of development in friendship and cooperation between two countries, and the contribution to this development of Subandrio's recent visit to China, Foreign Office pass Saving to Kuala Lumpur 2, U.K.Mis. New York 23 and Washington 106, [Repeated as requested, ] === [PDF page 9] === RESTRICTED FROM PEKING TO FOREIGN OFFICE Cypher/ OTP FO/CRO/WH, DISTRIBUTION Mr, Donald ; i 2 ol? (A No. 456 D. 0610 3 April, 1964 D9 \eS\\o 3, April, 1965 R, 1055 3 April, 1965 RESTRICTED Addressed to Foreign Office telegram No, 436 of 3 April. Repeated fer information to:< Djakarta and Saving tere Kuala Lumpur. UKMIS New York Washingten — DHio3//o fle My telegram Ne. 431: Sine/Indenesian Relations. The messages seem rather subdued in tene, “Warn congratulation# are sent te Sukerne as well as Gevernment and peeple of Indenesia, but etherwise emphasis is on struggle ef people, without mention ef either Gevernnent's or Sukarno'’s own reles as leaders of struggle. With anniversary of Bandung imminent and in view ef preminence given te Subandrie’s visit, one would have expected mere warmth, Fereign Office pass Djakerta and Saving te Kuala Lumpur, UKMIS New Yerk and Washingten as my telegrams Nes, 28, 4, 2) and 107 respectively. === [PDF page 10] === (Outward Action) (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) (Action, completed) | (Maina Indexed) 74 tf, | (Security Grading—to be Up-graded where Appropriate) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT > ALT DD Wor Encloses Copy ef: References and Relevant Papers: MINUTES === [PDF page 11] === UNCLASSIFIE (4033/65) British Embassy, Djakarta. 14 May, 4965. ses Le av De aed No less than seven separate delegations from Indonesia have been reported by Antara as being in China in the last few days. The oecasion of the various invitation was presumably the May Day Celebration in Peking. Our records do not enable us to check whether the number is greeter than in previous years, but I strongly suspect that it is, and that any increase reflects increased Chinese influence (and Chinese desire to extend it) following on the visits of Chen Yi earlier this year, and of Chou En Lai and Chen Yi for the Bandung celebrations. D. Tonkin, Esq., PERTI (a minor Muslim party) Sutan Munaf', a member of the Party's Central Committee, and Djamaruddin, a member of the Committee and Director of the Western Sumatra Bureau of Religious Affairs, are reported to have arrived in Peking on May 6 as the guests of the Islamic Sssociation of China. Indonesian Youth Front A delegation is reported to have left Peking for South China after visiting Sian and Yenan. Indonesian-Chinese Friendship Association Suroto the Chairman of the Association and his wife arrived in Peking on 6 May as guests of the China-Indonesia *riendship Assoeiation. Department of Peoples’ Industries A 40 man delegation led by Minister for Pedple's Industry, Major General Aziz Saleh is reported to have arrived in Peking on 28 April and left on 6 May for Shanghai and Hangchow. They are the guests of the All-China Federation of Free Trade Unions. Trade Union Officials Moeljoso the General-Secretary of the Federation of Indonesian Trade Unions (GSBI) and Sobakri, representatives of the Cooperative Conference of Central Councils of Public Employee Trade Unions (RKSPN) arrived in Peking on 6 May as the guests of the All China Federation of Trade Unions. Department _of National Research An j{-member delegation headed by an assistant Minister in the Department, Air Vice Marshal Dr. Suhardi Hardjolokito, arrived in Peking on 26 April. He is to stay three weeks in China. National Front Representatives of the National Front Soesilo Djojosoedarmo and Bambang Soehrapto were entertained by the Peking Municipal Peoples' Council on 5 May. South East Asia Department, Foreign Office, London S We 4. === [PDF page 12] === 2. Other small points indicative of growing interest in Chinese ideas, and corresponding growth of Chinese influence are a) the written section of Soekarno's "Sharp Tarn of the Wheel" (BERDIKARI) speech on 14 April contained a passage closely reminiscent of the Chinese policy of "Walking on Two Legs" (i.e. making use of both modern technology end traditional methods). The key sentences are "The big comes from the small. Although we have embarked on the construction of big industries for instance, we may not meglect Peoples Handicrafts. The presentation is different, but the idea is broadly the same. b) The Minister Co-ordinator for Education and Culture, in an interview with Antara "pointed out the need for Indonesia to set up School Industries. This method to attain self-reliance in education and culture has been applied in the People's Republic of China." 3. I am sending copies of this letter to the Chanceries at Peking (with the assurance that we are not trying to poach on their preserves) and Washington. === [PDF page 13] === INDONESIA By \\ \SS\\0\X3% , ee eg OR 4 <a Peers bs Co scrase 6 oT G aH spac radon, wt Cow -~ mr Cok: No. WA Dated bee, % -% Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: Received Now Abo (Outward Action) MINUTES (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) completed) | (Main Indexed) poe a Ke if u Br === [PDF page 14] === En Clair Gilchrist FROM DJAKARTA TO FOREIGN OFFICE Saat en ne RS ene NN SN an ee May 1 965 D: 1034 2 5 5 65>M \o3No|\3 25 R: 151425 May 19 Addressed to Foreign Office telecrm Ne for information to: Kuala Lumpur Sin Peking speaking at his Djakarta Palace this morning, President sukarne announced that Subandrie would leave for Canten on 2f May for a meeting with Chou-En-iai, NNNNN === [PDF page 15] === RESTRICTED FROM PEKING TO FOREIGN OFFICE //.) dX 308 (s) Cypher/OTP F,0./C.R.0,/WH,. DISTRI 0 Mr. Hopsen p>. 0929 20 8 2965 @. 71 * ay, ° 29 May, 1965. R. 1058 29 May, 1965. PRIORITY D Hro3ive| (3 Addressed to Foreign Office telegram Ne. 718 ef 29 Ma Repeated for informatien te: /Mescew Algiers / Washingten Kuala Lumpur y Djakarta Hong Kong POLAD Singapere Djakarta telegram No. 1119 (net te all). Accerding to teday’s Press, Subandrie and party, which included Njete and Herlambang, arrived in Canten by special plane on 28 May. They were met by Chou-Enelai, Ch'en Yi and Chang Hane-fu (Vice Foreign Minister). Also present besides Minister for Fereign Affairs and lecal figures, were Assistant Minister of Fereign Trade, Liu Hsi-wen and Deputy Head ef C.C.P.1.T., Yung Lung-kuei. Subsequent talks were said to have been held in sincere and firendly atmosphere. 26 Accerding to member of Indonesian Embassy, talks were “threequarters" concerned with second Afro~-Asian eonference, including question of Seviet and Malaysian participation. Presence of commercial figures seemingly implies that other quarter was concerned in some way with trade er economic assistance. Perhaps China is having toe pay fer Indenesian suppert. Pereign Office pass Mescew, Washingten and Algiers as my tleegrams Nes. 231, 228 and 3 respectively. ZRepeated as requested/, RESTRICTED === [PDF page 16] === FROM Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: Received (Outward Action) MINUTES f). DK ARG (Referred to Legal Adviser) (Action (Main Indexed) completed). alte Biro er) l ao === [PDF page 17] === FROM DJAKARTA TO FOREIGN OFFICE En Clair SreTRTRTION Sir A. Gilchrist 4 fy lo3na/ fe September 1965 D. 09142/ 22 September 1965 R. 2536 22 September 1965 Addressed _to Foreign Office telegram No. 8 of 22 sepbember. Repeated for ormation to: a Lumpur Singapore POLAD Singapore Peking and Saving to: Moscow Canberra Bangkok Wellington Washington New Delhi Indonesian/Chinese Relations. Two high powered Indonesian delegations are at present headed for China. (a) A 50 member “economic” monetary fact - finding "mission", including three ministers. (b) A5 member “goodwill” mission from the Indonesian Peoples Congress, led by Chaerul Saleh, third deputy Prime Minister. 2, Following from Antaras report of a statement Chaerul Saleh made on leaving Djakarta yesterday. (I) Economic cooperation the new emerging forces must intensified so as to lessen dependence upon the Imperialists, He would be discussing such matters with the Chinese, and implied that they should also be taken up at the Algiers Conference. The mission was leaving at a time when the situation, both at home end abroad, was tense, particularly in regard to the anti- Imperialist struggle, confrontation of sia and imperialism in general. United States aggression against Viet Nam was mounting. Even worse was Indian ——— supported by the United States Britain, against Pakistan. "And another question which is deeply regretted in this case is the supply of arms to India by the Soviet Union". It was this, added to India’s provocation on the borders with ae which was dragging China into the ATII) ‘The === [PDF page 18] === telegram No. 1 to Foreign Office (III) ‘The mission would have "a direct dialogue" with China (and Korea, which is also to be visited) about "common efforts to fight imperialism in all its manifestations". (IV) Sukarno had given “special and important instructions" to the mission. reign Office please pass Saving to Moscow 32, Bangkok 53, Vashdtegton 4.12, Canberra 82, Wellington 74 and New Delhi 1l. ISTRIBUTED ‘- FO. S.E.A.D. JM.I De Zalewe I.P.D. Northern Dept. Far Eastern Dept. News Dept. LePees South Asia Dept. News Dept. === [PDF page 19] === CONFIDENTIAL FROM DJAKARTA TO FOREIGN OFFICE ‘Cypher/OTP DEPARTMENTAL DISTRIBUTION Sir A. Gilchrist No. 1956 ms 1016 22 September 1965 22 September 1965 Re. 1555 22 September 1965 ) 03 6 [Unreadable] Addressed to AOPeait Office telegram No, 1956 of 22 September Repeated for information to: Kuala Lumpur POLAD Singapore Peking BGRAL Singapore And Saving to: Moscow Bangkok Washington Canberra Wellington New Delhi My immediately preceding telegram: Indonesian/Chinese Relations. These visits come at a significant time and could have important consequences for Indonesia's alignment with China. Note particularly the criticism of Russia., Up to now this has been limited to P.K,I. elements in Indonesia. 2. An interesting point is that Aidit is not of the party. In his speech Chairul Saleh emphasized the Nasakom composition of the mission "even though it was incomplete without Aidit and Chalid" (the leader of the Moslem Party). The reason probably is that Aidit has more to gain by staying in Indonesia just now where the P.K.I. seem to be about to make a new advance towards power (see my telegram No. 1907 and subsequent Chancery letters). Foreign Office please pass Saving to Washington 413, New Delhi 12, Wellington 75, Canberra 83, Bangkok 5) and Moscow 33. DISTRIBUTED TO: F 0. S.E.AsDs JMI.D. oE. o IRD. Northern Dept News Dept. Sth Asia Dente News Dept. CONFIDENTIAL === [PDF page 20] === (Security Grading—to be Up-graded where Appropriate) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT Peis oa Hepa Palen: SUBJ} i 4 platen ee Behav fo Tenge of eens, (2 A, had troactcagted om Te eum Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: GC eae | (Outward Action) MINUTES baferun Lahuns (12%) Se ne oe hekwg dove tag” Shei ual fee age Bus done (legroins 5 anol two evbans un ascecs Wats My, WoQy (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) (Action completed) (Main Indexed) === [PDF page 21] === 2m Clair Mr. Hepson Ne» 1211 De 05.10 5 Octeber 5 October 1965 Re 15426 5 October Addressed to Foreicon Office Djakarta Phnom Penh POLAD Singapore Kuala Lumpur end Saving te: Washingten Mescow | H to3tof (9 My telegram Ne. 1210, Chinese Press of 5 Octeber makes following reference te events in Indonesia, "Because of sudden events occurring within Indenesia President Sukarno has left Djakerta, According to a broad« cast by Djakarta Radice on 3 October President Sukarne in a recerded broadcast gave a bulletin on his own health, Liu Shae=chi and Chou En-lai sent joint telegram te President sukerne te wish hin well, complete text of which reads Your Excellency, dear and respected President Sukarne, ‘We have learned from the radie broadcasts from Djakarta that~Your Excellency, the President, is in good health ana we hereby extend te you cordial regards and heartfelt wishes, May the great Indonesian peeple, under the leadership of Your Excellency the President, develep still further the spiri4 ef eppesing imperialism eld and new colonialism, and of Oppesing Malaysia*", 2e Papers alse carry text of message of cood wishes fron Sihanouk dated (like Chinese telegram) Peking, 3 October, Message is in similar vein, referring te “heurs of difficulty threugh which Indonesia is passing", de There is ne separate account of events, nor any comment, Fereign Office pass aVing to Washington Ne. 227 and Mescow Ne. 96, [ Repeated as requested j VVVVV === [PDF page 22] === CONFIDENTIAL FROM PEKING TO FOREIGN OFFICE Mr. Hepsen Ne. 1213 D. 0920 5 Octeber 1965 5 Octeber 1965 R. 1821 5 Octeber 1965 PRIORITY yw / CONFIDENTIAL Addressed te Foreign Office telegram Ne. 1213 ef 5 Octeber. Repeated for infermatien te; Dkajarta POLAD Singapere Kuala Lumpur Phnom Penh and Saving te: Washingten Mescew My telegram Ne. 1211. Feollewing from Wilferd. I am handicapped in commenting eon significance ef Chinese leaders’ message te Sukarne by absence ef any reliable account ef what has a¢tually happened in Djakarta ever last few days. On assumption that P.K.I. precipitated events or that action was taken te ferestall them (cf. B.B.C. report) it is arguable that Chinese may have had reservatiens about what appeared te be “eppertunist" er "putschist" tactics, and had heped te see peasant werker base conselidated further under cever of United Frent, befere eventual P.K.1. attempt at seizure ef power. Be that as it may, this first seemingly naive Chinese cemment en Indenesian situation appears designed te shew impartiality and ne desire te interfere at this juncture. It might alse be attempt te confirm Chinese suppert fer contimed P.K.I. cooperation in United Frent, if pessible, under cever of Sukarne's name and prestige. (This depends on cerrect evaluation ef P.K.I.'s chances ef survival). The Chinese have, hewever, stated the minimum conditiens fer establishing a working relatienship with wheever keeps power, i.c. opposition te Imperialism, Celenialism and Malaysia. 2. Sihaneuk was ebvieusly pressurized inte lending suppert te add air ef sincerity te Chinese meve. 3. Yesterday's newspapers reported signature ef jeint statement between N.P.C. Standing Committee and delegation frem Indenesian Previsienal Peeple's Censultative Cengress, led by Chairul Saleh. on /Text === [PDF page 23] === CONFIDENTIAL 6 @ - telegram Ne. 1213 te Fereign Office Text has se far net been released and is unlikely te be until Indenesian situatien clarifies, or perhaps even until statement has been approved by leaders in Djakarta. 4. Indenesian military delegatien here fer celebrations, have teday suddenly asked fer transit visas fer Heng Keng and intend te leave Peking temerrew. Fereign Office pass Phnem Penh 36 and Saving te Washingten 229 and Mescew 97. CONFIDENTIAL === [PDF page 24] === 24 & FROM PEKING TO FOREIGN OFFICE =n Clair PW pz, 3 we (20(s) Ur, Hepsen / Wi DISTRIBUTION D. 0910 6 Octeber 1965 R, 1436 6 Octeber 1965 20( 4) Addressed te Fereign Office telegram Ne, 1218 ef 6 Octeber Repeated fer infermation te: Djakarta Singapere Kuala Lumpur Phnem Penh and Saving te: Washingten Mescew Ne. 1218 6 Octeber 1965 boa My telegrem Ne. 1213. Peeple’s Daily ef 6 Octeber carries text ef brief telegram ef cengratulatiens frem Sukarne te Liu Chae-chi and Cheu En-lai en Chinese Natienal Day. Telegram is undated but is said te have been received on 5 Octeber, 2s Telegram ef equivalent length and eentent frem Subandrie te Chen Yi dated 30 September, was carried in Peeple'’s Daily ef 5 Octeber. 3- We have teday received decuments circulated in Peking by Indenesian Embassy en 2 Octeber cemprising cevering letter te Cheu En=-lai from Chairul Saleh and statements made cellectively by all visiting Indenesian delegatiens and separately by Previsienal Peeple's Cengress delegatien en 1 Octeber. Statements declare leyalty and ebedience witheut reservatien te Sukarne and Inédenesian revelutien, Fereign Office please pass Saving te Washingten 230 and Mescew. 98. === [PDF page 25] === & CONFIDENTIAL FROM PEKING TO FOREIGN OFFICE Mr. Hopson No. 1219 D.1006 6 October 1965 6 October 1965 py DHi6 3(10/20() R.1442 6 October 1965 CONFIDENTIAL OE sie Jac Addressed to Foreign Office telegram No. 1219 of 6 October Repeated for information to: Djakarta Kuala Lumpur Singapore Phnom Penh and Saving to: Washington Moscow My immediately preceding telegram. Sukarno's telegram is remarkable for extreme brevity and lack of déte. Publication at this point seems to have four possible explanations: (a) That its despatch was Simply held up by events in Indonesia. (b) That it was despatched in Sukarno's name, after delay, by those who now control events in Djakarta, purpose being to indicate decision had been taken to continue relations with China at correct, if not cordial, level. (c) That it was received on time in Peking but publication was held up until Chinese for their part had déeided how to react to events in Indonesia. (d) That it is published now (undated) by Chinese in attempt to suggest that it constitutes friendly response to message of 5 October to Sukarno from Liu and Chou (my telegram No. 1211). 2 No matter which of above is true explanation, publication of message now reinforces Wilford's impression (my telegram No. 1215) that Chinese wish to cofitinue working ree anit assuming minimum conditions are met. Foreign Office please pass Saving to Washington 231 and Moscow 99, [Repeated as requested and to Phnom Penh ] CONFIDENTIAL === [PDF page 26] === i FROM PEKING TO En Clair Mr. Wilferd No, 12%: 9 Octeber, 1965 D: 0820 9 Octeber, 1965 R: 1616 9 Octeber, 1965 Addressed te Fereign Office telegram Ne, 1239 of 9 Octeber, Repeated for infermatien to: Djakarta POLAD Singapere Kuala Lumpur Saigen Mescow Washingte@m Hanei | )k (03 no jo My telegram Ne, 1211: Indonesia. Follewing frem Peters. Similar telegrams to Sukarne from He Chi-minh, Kim Il~sung, Chei Yeng Kun (Kerean Heaé ef State) and Haxhi Lieshi (Albanian Head ef State) have been published in Chinese Press during last three days. This apart, tetal silence on events in Indenesia persists, 2. Cengratulatery messages on Chinese National Day from Nasution and Kartawinata (a letter ef 1 Octeber from former and a telegram of 7 October from latter) were carried by People's Daily en 8 Octeber. === [PDF page 27] === FROM t_, ek vd Phir. t Dated g a gat | Encloses Copy of: Received (] Qetebes (Outward Action) (Referred to Legal Adviser) completed) (Main Indexed) References and Relevant Papers: MINUTES === [PDF page 28] === En Clair FO/CRO/WH. DISTRIBUTION Mr Wilford No. 1231 De 07436 8 October}"1965 8 October, 1965 Re 21.18 8 October, 1965 ( DH (03 1 Addressed to Forei Office telegram No. 1231 of § October. Repeated for information to:; Djakarta Kuala Lumpur Washington Phnom Penh POLAD Singapore and Saving to: Mescow Chinese have released text of joint statement signed on 4 October by Chaerul Saleh and Chu Teh (representing Indonesian People’s Assembly and N.P.sC,. Standing Committee). This is printed on front page of today’s People’s Daily. 2. Main points are. (A) Both parties determined to strengthen relations of "militant friendship" and cooperation, (B) Support for Indonesian confrontation against Malaysia, and for National Liberation struggle of peoples of Malaya and North Kalimantan, (C) Present situation favourable for anti-imperialist revolutionary peoples, there can be no peaceful eo-existence with imperialisn. (D) Full support for South Vietnamese, people of Kashmircand Pakistan in their struggles against United States and Indian aggression. (E) Second Afro-Asian conference "must be made a success, further efforts necessary to create conditions to ensure success and to "prevent it from disappointing":; AfroeAsian peoples hopes, === [PDF page 29] === Peking telegram No. 1231 to Foreign Office. (F) Joint efforts to be made for success of international conference against foreign military bases, due to be held in Djakarta on 10 October, and of CONEFO in 1966. (G) Chinese side holds that Sukarno’s proposal for Djakarta/Phnom Penh/Hanoi/Peking/Pyongyang axis, reflects peoples’ will to unite in anti-imperialist cause. Foreign Office pass Saving to Moscow 101. === [PDF page 30] === ea ogi a Seis a {} (Security Grading—to be Up-graded we where Appropriate) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT Sue FROM 4.5 ip Atcha, SUBJECT: Lt S—Arowey pe See of: foroae tilt Syohets al Adit ~ 0, tt tance Chere har aren rly toe No. Jlé3 Dated (2 Catetr Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: Received (Outward Action) MINUTES (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) completed) do (1 (« “ | A alte === [PDF page 31] === CONFIDENTIAL FROM DJAKARTA TO FOREIGN OFFICE Sir A, Gilchrist No, 2163 D. 1445 12 October, BPG, 12 October, 1965. R. 2033 12 October, 4 Sh), CONFIDENTIAL Addressed to Foreign Office telegram No, 2163 of 12 October. Repeated for information to POLAD Singapore Kuala Lumpur Peking BGRAI Singapore and Saving to Washington Mosc ow Tokyo Indonesia, I discussed the position of the Chinese Embassy with my Russian and Japanese colleagues this morning, The known facts are that the Embassy is barricaded against the outside world, that all the diplomatic staff are believed to be inside, that the Embassy refused to lower its flag in respect to the dead Generals, and that it has been heavily criticized and threatened over this last point. 2, The RussimAmbassador says China has lost all her friends in this country, but that Russia has not gained them, He appears to believe the stories about Chinese arms smuggling and is indignant that the arms were of Russian make, When asked about Aidit's whereabouts, he said 'Canton, Madiuwn - or inside the Chinese Embassy", He favoured the latter, 3. The Japanese Ambassador says he has reliable information that during the short-lived reign of Untung, the Indonesian parliamentary delegation then in Peking were freely promised large supplies of rice, When the military counter-coup succeeded, no more was heard of this. Foreign Office pass Peking 46 and Saving Washington 137, Moscow 35 and Tokyo 66, [Repeated as requested, ] CONFIDENTIAL === [PDF page 32] === (Security Grading—to be Up-graded where Appropriate) ott, a SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT FROM f / SUBJECT: | DEAKARTA wT. t L490 Dated 19 //0 Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: Received i - [20¥ (Outward Action) MINUTES (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) (Action completed) (Main Indexed) === [PDF page 33] === = CONFIDENTIAL FROM DJAKARTA TO FOREIGN OFFICE i (o3(lo/25 Cypher/OTP DEPARTMENTAL a i Sir A. Gilchrist Ne. 2208 D. 1225 15 Octeber, 1965 15 Octeber, 1965 R. 0014 16 Octeber, 1965 CONFIDENTIAL Addressed to Fereign Office telegram Ne. 2208 of 15 Octeber, Repeated for informatien te: Kuala Lumpur POLAD Singapore Canberra BGRAI, Singapore Wellington Tekye Peking and Saving te: Washington Indonesia and China, The anti-Chinese, as distinct from anti-P.K.I., line in the army-centrolled Press is en the increase - and this PN is being reflected in demonstrations (see my telegram “Ne. 2192, te the Fereign Office enly, abeut the 14 October, Sacking ef a predominantly Chinese university in Djakarta), 2. The Palace, politicians would certainly not want @ breach with China, In a recent conversation with Suwite (Deputy Foreign Minister) my American colleague was told that Indonesia's national interests required "a close foreign pelicy alignment with Peking". Despite current exposures ef Chinese self-interest and malevglence "Indonesia cannot permit a wersening of the relationship". 5. I am sure the Generals are being told that the Suppressien of the P.K.I. would damage, if not destroy, a Cooperatien which was in Indonesia's national interests and that therefore a cleansed P.K.I., perhaps under a different name, sheuld be allowed to exist, perhaps under Njote. This idea was floated a week ago, and it may be that the public denunciation yesterday of a "neo=PKI" (see my telegram Ne. 2201) indicates the unfavourable reaction... of the Generals. But it is too early to say the matter has /oveen decided, CONFIDENTIAL === [PDF page 34] === VIN INT IA Sonne ete te Fk Diakarta telegram Ne. 2208 te Foreign Office been decided, See, for ad the extract from the Herald (Subandrioe's paper) in m) mmediately following telegram, sankey it think, can be taken as a warning to China not to meddle in internal aifairs, but need not Significantly effect an alignment ef foreign policies, Fereign Office pass Canberra Ne. 101, Wellinzten Ne. o7, Tekyo Ne. 111, Peking Ne. 4.8 and Saving te Washington No. 148 D RIBUT TO:- 20, News ian SIR cae hod 2 ss ele I.R.D. C.R.O. F.E News Dept. D.S.A.0. Comms. Dept. === [PDF page 35] === FROM PEKING No. 1nG7 Received 19/16 (Outward Action) (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) (Action completed) Oe i it (Main Indexed) | (Security Grading—to be Up-graded D where Appropriate) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT INDDNESIA Dy /o3l10/ 24 SUBJECT: Chrarrord protertaten art tHe atlack om He ohce oj Chinese Cormmeriod Commute Mm Djthorta. Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: MINUTES A)__ PEMA, 2236 off fe , — 3 q sy 4 RUINS, 1273 ff 10 === [PDF page 36] === En Clair FROM PEKING TO FOREIGN OFFICE FO/CRO/WH. DISTRIBUTION \U su 24 Mr. Peters a:: aes No. 1267 7 < = a 18 October 1965 Re «45 18 October 1965 Addressed to Foreign Office telesram No. 1267 of 18 October Repeated for information to: Djakarta Singapore Kuala Lumpur Washington Moscow Sino-Indonesian Relations. Chinese Government have today issued strong protest Note to Indonesian Embassy against attack on 16 October by more than 40 armed Indonesian soldiers on office of Chinese Commercial Counsellor in Djakarta. 26 Soldiers are said to have claimed right to search diplomatic premises, to have opened fire and forced an entrance, At bayonet point they threatened and questioned staff before ransacking premises. The atrocities are described as brutal encroachment upon diplomatic immunities, gross violation of international law and serious provocation against C.P.R. and Chinese people. Chinese Embassy since 1 October has repeatedly asked for end to lies and slanders and dangers against China, and for protection of mission and personnel, but Indonesian Government has condoned anti-China activities. This attack Was by no means accidental. An anti-Chinese wave is starting in Indonesia, and, if it is not checked the consequences will be serious. In protesting Chinese Government demanded apology and punishment for culprits. They also reserved right to Claim compensation. ADVANCE COPIES TO:- FO. Private Secretary P.U.S. Mr. Greenhill Hd. S.E.A.D. Hd. J.M.I.D. Hd. F.E. Dept News Dept === [PDF page 37] === FROM PEKING TO FOREIGN OFFICE En Clair pw YH jos tHe HS) [Unreadable] Mr. Peters No. 1275 D. 10.27 19 October 1965 19 October 1965 Re 15.15 19 October 1965 PRIORITY Addressed to Foreign Office telegram No. 12 of 19 October Repeated for information to: Djakarta Washington TV) Singapore Moscow 163 175 / Kuala Lumpur My telegram i. Sino-Indonesian Relations. People's Daily of 19 October carries as lead item full text of Chinese Note handed to Indonesian Ambassador by Vice Foreign Minister, Han Nien-lung, at 11.30 on morning of 18 October. Paper also carries Hsinhua account of incident which follows closely that given in Note. 2- Reported arrest of Aidit is not covered in Press, nor is there any other reference to situation in Indonesia. 5. I will telegraph full text of Note only if requested. 4 See also my immediately following telegram. === [PDF page 38] === x CONFIDENTIAL FROM SINGAPORE TO THR FOREIGN OFFICE aE LU LEE FOREIGN OFFICE (The Office of the Political Adviser to Commander-in-Chief Far East) Cypher /OTP DEPARTMENTAL DISTRIBUTION Mr. Adams 0 D. O409 19 October 1965 19 October 1965 pw VA p 310 /en(c) R. 1052 19 October 1965 y / H cae/ay CONFIDENTIAL Addressed to Djakarta telegram No,301 of 19 October Repeated for information to: Foreign Office Your telegram No.138,. [No,2236 to Foreign Office of 18 October: Attack on Chinese Embassy] Source was Reuter item datelined Hong Kong a.m. 18 October, quoting New China News Agency Peking. We can trace no agency messages from Dijakarta, 2. My immediately preceding telegram (not repeated to Foreign Office) gives text of Reuter report as carried in Straits Times this morning under banner headline, 3. Speed of Chinese reaction and of publicity through! NONA‘ ds noteworthy, DISTRIBUTED TO:= South East Asia Dept. Far Eastern Dept. J.I.P.G.D. hi I.R.D, News Dept. F.E. & P. Dept. 4 0 J.M.I.D, FLO. === [PDF page 39] === & & CONFIDENTIAL TO p ¢ OPY FROM PEKING TO FOREIGN OFFICE y bu. Di (0310 2¢ (9) Mr. Peters No. 12/4 D.1050 19 October 1965 19 October 1965 R.1459 19 October 1965 PRIORITY CONFIDENTIAL. | DH 03 p o/ Addressed _to Foreign Office telegram No. 1274. of Sati WV 19 October Repeated for information to: Djakarta Washington POLAD Singapore Moscow Kuala Lumpur My immediately preceding telegram: Sino/Indonesian Relations. This is first indication to Chinese public at large of trend of events in Indonesia since 30 September. In absence of further Chinese comment following are preliminary thoughts only. 2, Note was delivered at 11.30 a.m. and released to journalists one hour later. This is unfriendly treatment similar to that accorded to Indians. Handing over of Note by Vice Foreign Minister emphasizes gravity with which Chinese wish incident to be viewed. 3. Wording of Note is extremely stiff. It goes out of its way to put incident squarely in context of "“anti-Chinese wave". h. There is little doubt that Chinese are furious at incident per_se and could not in any event have ignored a blatant attack on Chinese diplomatic property. In addition, sharp wording of Note may be intendéd to warn Sukarno of dangers of departing from Nasakon. 5. Alternatively, publicity accorded Note may mark Chinese conclusion that it is pointless to hope further for emergence of an Indonesian leadership with whom they can cooperate, Foreign Office pass Djakarta 80, Washington 437, Moscow G66. CONFIDENTIAL a > === [PDF page 40] === 40 % TOP COPY e FROM DJAKARTA TO FOREIGN OFFICE En Clair DEPARTMENTAL DISTRIBUTION Sir A. Gilchrist, No. 2256: D. 0915 18 October, 1965, Suef A) 18 October, 1965 R. 1158 18 October, 1965 Addressed to POLAD Singapore telegram No. 1384 of 18 October, Repeated for information to: Foreign Office. Radio Singapore and/or Kadio Malaysia have broadcast item about entry being forced by mob into Chinese Embassy here, beating up of Counsellor and alleged Chinese protest. 2, Very grateful for urgent details of item and of its origin. DISTRIBUTED TO:- FO. S.E.A.D. JoM.1I.D. J1I.P.G.D. I.R.D. News Dept. PA News Dept. === [PDF page 41] === (Security Grading—to be Up-graded 41 D where Appropriate) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT [Unreadable] FROM PEA/NG SUBJECT: Seng — Stolorso unr Relodiowd aa Mportec/ (Me. floPSO fv) * oe CAwn ead pre: No. PLES. Dated 2. (// O Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: Received Paes A. LO (Outward Action) MINUTES (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) (Action completed) (i “0 Ry Sh (Main Indexed) === [PDF page 42] === & FROM PEKING TO FOREIGN OFFICE En Clair Hit (od te 2.9 FO/CRO/WH. DISTRIBUTION De. 11.20 21 October 1965 Re 15.3% 21 October 1965 urs fins on 21 October 1965 PRIORITY Addressed to Foreign Office telegram No. 1285 of 21 October Repeated for information to: Djakarta Washington POLAD Singapore Moscow Kuala Lumpur Sino-Indonesian Relations. People's Daily of 21 October carries, as lead item, text of euthorized N.C.N.A. statement dated 20 October concerning "fabrication of rumours and launching of anti-Chinese agitation" by Indonesian armed forces paper in connexion with Chinese failure to lower Embassy flag to half-mast in honour of seven generals killed in 30 September movement. 2. Statement recalls that armed forces paper published article on 16 October repeating allegation made on Indonesian Radio that Indonesian Government had protested through Foreign Ministry to Embassies of Cuba and Chins against failure to lower flags to half-mast despite Indonesian Government decision that this should be done. 5. N.C.N.A. is authorized to state that Chinese Embassy in Djakarta received no such protest, and that if received it would have been rejected. Indonesian authorities“ decision to fly flags at half-mast was own internal affair. Chinese Embassy acted on rules laid down by Chinese Government. This was matter within sovereign sphere of China. No one had right to interfere, 4. Stactement says that regarding incident under reference, practice of various Embassies had not been uniforn. Singling out of Chinese Embassy for criticism was constituent part of anti-China wave engineered by. Right-wing.. Control. of. poekerte and other places by Army authorities had been followed “b &nti-Chinese -demonstrations, publication of hostile af'ticles fand; === [PDF page 43] === ®@.;. telecram No. 1285 to Foreign Office and attack on the office of Chinese Commercial Counsellor. "The objective of the Right-wing in so doing is to create all kinds of incidents to sabotage friendship between the Chinese and Indonesian people and put into effect the anti-~- China, anti-Communist and anti-people policy which they have already begun, which meets the needs of the United States Imperialists and their running dogs’ 5. Chinese Embassy will continue to act according to rules of its own country. Chinese Ambassador has already written demanding clarification from Indonesian Vice Foreign Minister. Indonesian Right-wing are free to adopt even wilder and more naked anti-China measures, but should be reminded that "no one Can bully and insult Chinese people at will. Great friendship between people of Indonesia and China cannot be sabotaged by a handful of people like you". 6. People's Daily also carries, on front page, Akahata article of 17 October claiming that attitude of P.K.I. to 50 September movement had been clear, nevertheless Right-wing of Army and reactionaries had taken advantage of confused events to link P.K.I. with movement as excuse to eliminate P.KeIl. and emasculate NASAKOM. But P.K.I. was heart of NASAAM [sic] and biggest Communist party in non-Socialist world. It would ride any storm in carrying forward Indonesian revolution. === [PDF page 44] === FROM JAKARTA Received 22/0 (Outward Action) (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) (Action completed) | wp bY (Main Indexed) (Security Grading—to be Up-fiided ‘y where Appropriate) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT INDONESIA D+ /O3110 / 26 SUBJECT: eat | 8FeOM 3 Deputy FM for _ qupret for SUKALVO one flo ~ bIve Se Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: MINUTES === [PDF page 45] === En Clair DJ JAK oe di Dr A.Gilc No. 2253 20 Octok year WAS JOL gel I Addressec Repeated for by Chaerul Saleh a meeting Saleh went bewar Te Chaerul solidarity and a wedge nee he reiterated up of Diacerta, tactics of the friends, especially the ime imperi: 1 Chaerul Saleh to Sukarno in dec ds revolution. was the impleme1 should not try position. They should not try to Foreign Office and Wellington as DISTRIBUTED TO: KUs Dee Abels ag ade r Baste! ak ita East anc Indonesia a ortance Phnom Penh, alls the: t he People 49 TOP COPY AKARTA TO _ 20 October,196 20 October, 1965 No.2253 of 20 October, POLAD Singapore Singapore BeGeRAele AE (030/26 ister, eh, has called Chaerul 3¢ (ini ale st the poli tical settlement of the iit c ublic statement He made it after tober. aid, would certainly first p from China on 19 Oct had discussed the latest i considered what further steps resumed in KOTI (Supreme ation always to maintain aa schemes to drive ends. In this connexion, anti imental axis made 101, Peking | and Pyongyang. The re to isolate Indonesia from her Republic of China. the tricks oa fri tne Ha nC ts we the people to be faithful for the sake of the the punishment of the guilty Sia's revolution. The people Sukarno into a difficult him and the armed forces but they iriver ~ vOoras to Washington, Canberra,, 218 and lll. requested] Information Neo aa ao Ss De] ve ni Pie Dept. === [PDF page 46] === (Security Grading—to be Up-graded where Appropriate) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT ete FROM Str, A GUCHAIT| supsect: §rolomssn Deputy Fortya Munters Ve? Or DTAAMTA yd oriolomopic, wAciolort. No. 2257 Dated 20 js ° Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: 34. 193207/3 Received ae fio = oer? (Outward Action) MINUTES (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) (Action completed) (Main Indexed) P ity === [PDF page 47] === CONFIDENTIAL DJAKAREA TO FOREIGN OPFT Cypher/Orp Sir A, Gilchrist Nos 2257 D. 12.26 20 October, 1965 20 October, 1965. R. 17.05 21 October, 1965 “""" ‘Addressed to Foreign Office telegram No, 2257 of 20 October, Repeated for information ’to:’~~“Kuala‘lampur--- PGEAD “Singapore B.G.ReAsI. Singapore Peking Hong Kong And Saving to; Washington lioscow Bangkok, When I called on Gamis Harsono (ene of the deputy Foreign Ministers, also spokesman) today, he gaveme this version of the Chinese diplomatic incident, 2. A Chinese diplomatic secretary had complained a few days ago about some form of demonstration and damage at a house used as an office by their commercial section, Harsono mentimed that the house had not been declared to the Ministry as a diplomatic building but did not appear to lay much stress on this, The Chinese was told that investigators would be sent to assess the damage, after whieh the question of compensation would be discussed, The reaction of the Chinese Embassy was to say that on no account would any Indonesians be allowed inside for such a purpose, ‘They were then told that in that case the incident was closed, Thereupon the Chinese let fly with ‘their note, 3. <A variant from enother Ministry source is that Indonesian worknen on en adjoining building “somechow" got into the Chinese building, 4, Harsono ansisted that though Indonesia and China might slang any / each other, they would cooperate politically because it was-in their interest to do so, 5, Please see my immediately following telegram (not to all), Foreign Office pass Peking No, 55, Hong Kong No, 46 and Saving to Washington No, 470 and Moscow No, 36, 29 [Repeated as requested, Transmitted to C.0, for repetition to Hong Kong], === [PDF page 48] === Dated 22 (A708 R Received 23 OvregGR (Outward Action) (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) (Action completed) C| 12, (Main Indexed) (Security Grading—to be Up-graded where Appropriate) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: 4%, eee” VA. he }: Wewypy» WAhel = Wika. Lr. seman ty ae WS Drxh, Bnd a th. bclicta Cotentals oy Heh Anretyanent < Kanne highanaGc Encloses Copy of: | References and Relevant Papers: « —/27 MINUTES === [PDF page 49] === En Clair DEPARTMENTAL ek al DISTRIBUTION Mr. Ponsonby ee eet No 5 Mt ne 22 October, 1965 D: 1250 22 October, 1965 R: 1458 22 October, 1 PRIORITY ve re Addressed to Foreign Office telegram No, 445 of 22 October, Repeated for information to: Djakarta POLAD Singapore Kuala Lumpur Peking Nhan Dan carried article on 21 October commenting upon "dangerous action of Djakarta authorities" in breaking into Chinese Commercial Counsellor's office in Djakarta. 2. Asserting that "United States, British and other vicious colonialsts" are exulting over events, article continues with theme put out on previous occasions, namely, that "Rightis elements" are attempting to oppose P.K.1. and other patriotic and progressive organizatioms which, "up to now have been loyal toPregident Sukarno's line". DISTRIBUTED TO: FO. S.E.A.D. eles IRD. News Dept. F.E.D,. F.E.P.D. News Dept. === [PDF page 50] === FROM Cr AGicuaes7 C dInVA2rTA) No. 2293 Dated Io Received ) 4 10 (Outward Action) (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) (Action s completed) (Main Indexed) K "ey | pat (Security Grading—to be Up-graded 5 0 where Appropriate) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT NESIA +: JO3)}10 494 f.. 7 p, a ee oe SUBJECT: Ai@loetan fort Kan nn) jeccpe Ck WoO Cc OnE ieef frta aac 4 “Cll ac Pa ae Re wh Yc “ Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: -/27 MINUTES 4 ‘ios bey / Dh a: bsiog 4 ¢g ei === [PDF page 51] === [Blank page] === [PDF page 52] === FROM DJAKARTA TO FOREIGN OFFICE FO/CRO/WH DISTRIBUTION D. 09.32 22 October, 1965 R. 1.15 22 October,1965 En Clair Sir A,Gilchrist No.2283 22 October, 1965 AR f ae ; mt "f, SH pOIIMC/ 27 Addressed to Foreign Office telegram No.2283 of 22 October, Repeated for information to/: Kuala Lumpur POLAD Singapore. 2257! My telegram No.1384: Chinese Incident. Antara, 21 October, reports Subandrio as saying that the Indonesian Government had now received the text of the Chinese Note. The Note contained a protest against what it termed an attack, by armed troops of Indonesia, on the Consular Office. This is the first report locally of the incident. === [PDF page 53] === PRESS DEPARTMENT OF 49 Portland Place, T FFICE OF THE CHARGE D’AFFAIRES LONDON, W.1 oO PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Telephone: LANgham 6905 ° PRESS RELEASE No.65109 Monday, October 18, 1965. MINISTRY NOTE OF OCTOBER 18 PROTESTS AGAINST ATTACK ON CHINESE COMMERCIAL COUNSELLOR'S OFFICE IN DJAKARTA (Full Text) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China presents its compliments to the Indonesian Smbassy in China and has the honour to state the following with regard to the extremely serious incident of Indonesian armed troops attacking and searching the Office of the Commercial Counsellor of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Indonesia and threatening and insulting Chinese diplomatic personnel: At 18:15 hours Djakarta time on October 16, 1965, more than 40 Indonesian soldiers armed with loaded rifles suddenly surrounded the Office of the Commercial Counsellor of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China on Tjilosari Road, Djakarta. They tried to break in by banging the gate with rifle-butts and loudly \threatened to set fire to the buildings and to kill all the personnel of the Office. The Chinese personnel explained to them. over and over that the Office was a diplomatic mission of the People's Republic of China and that they had no right to enter. These armed troops claimed that they had the right to search no matter what diplomatic missions, and thereupon opened fire and barged in by force. They threatened the staff of the Office of the Commercial Counsellor with bayonets, forbade them to move, and searched and questioned them one by one. In the office-rooms of the Office of the Commercial Counsellor, they ripped open boxes and cupboards with bayonets, searched for documents and looted valuables. At the same time, they intruded into the residence of the staff of the Office of the Commercial Counsellor, where they ransacked suitcases and wardrobes and did extensive damage. They even pushed and struck Chinese Commercial Attache Li Ching-tang, behaving in a most uncivilized way. These illegal atrocities lasted till 19:35 hours. The officer commanding the group of armed troops stated that they were dispatched by the Djakarta Military Area Headquarters and were performing duty upon orders of the Government. The above-mentioned atrocities by the armed troops of Indonesia constitute a brutal encroachment upon diplomatic. immunities and the personal safety and dignity of diplomatic personnel, a gross violation of international law and international practice, and an extremely serious provocation against the People's Republic of China and the Chinese people. The Chinese people and the Chinese Government === [PDF page 54] === Yyr¢ Gover nine 4410 LL U an APrPfas gn Affair: ils the itself Government Indonesian this Again the Ly 1a0one lan Ail v Wie inese wi ran? ynaoni ~ VELUOTL Vit O Mma tlc Vill and === [PDF page 55] === HSINHAU STATMENT AGAINST ANTI-CHINA FABRICATION BY INDONESTAN ARMY PAPER -- October 21, 1965 -- Hsinhua News Agency is authorized to make the following statement against the lies invented by the Indonesian Army paper, The Armed Forces, in connection with the flying of flag at half mast, to stir up anti-China sentiments: The organ of the Indonesian Army authorities, The Armed Forces, published a story on October 16 which said: "Radio of the Republic of Indonesia reported yesterday that the Indonesian Government, through its Foreign Ministry spokesman Ganis Harsono, had lodged protests with the Embassies of the People's Republic of China and Cuba against their refusal to fly their flags at half mast to pay tribute to the seven revolutionary heroes who fell in the ‘September 30 Movement!. As is well known, it has been decided by the Indonesian Government that during the period of mourning, flags be flown at half mast for a week to pay tribute to the seven Indonesian revolutionary heroes. "The two embassies mentioned above deliberately paid no heed to the decision of the Indonesian Government, and persisted in their own way to fly their flags full mast. Their behaviour has aroused doubts among the public and indirectly hurt the feelings of the Indonesian nation." Hsinhua News Agency is hereby authorized to state: The report of the paper The Armed Forces, that the Indonesian Government has lodged a protest with the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia is a sheer fabrication. The Chinese imbassy has never received any such "protest"; if there had been such an unjustifiable "protest", the Chinese Embassy would have categorically rejected and refuted it. It was entirely Indonesia's internal affair that the Indonesian authorities decided that flags be flown at half mast in mourning for the seven army officers. It was entirely a matter within Chinese sovereignty that the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia, abiding by a rule of its own Government, did not fly its flag at half mast. This is a matter which brooks no interference by anybody. The Chinese Government has laid down a rule regarding the flying of the flag at half mast or not at half mast by its embassy in a foreign country. That is: The flag will be flown at half mast when the head of state of the country where the Chinese embassy is located passes away or when the leader of the fraternal party of a socialist country passes away; the flag will not be flown at half mast when other leaders or ordinary officials pass away. Chinese embassies in foreign countries have always followed this practice according to this rule. No foreign country has ever raised any objection to this practice by the Chinese diplomatic organisations, nor has it any justification to do === [PDF page 56] === some high officials of Indonesia smbassy there did not fly the arly, when some Chinese party ad away, China never asked eign embassies in Peking to oo Ss 0g mM Lmi PrHwMo [Unreadable] ct Fi0d Ss.O GO Qde D> cee Fy to hho BH fb [Unreadable] RBA pbs non 09 to fly at half army officers authorities, foreign in Indonesia either ags at half mast, not at all. But ndonesian rightists Chinese Embassy out for unbridled attacks failure to fly the flag at half mast. This is obviously part of their scheme to whip up an anti-Chinese campaign. During the period when mast throughout Indonesia fo under a qd - p09 Oo Oo mn Bere KH Hy Since Indonesia's Army authorities gained control of Djakarta and other places, hooligans acting on instructions and with others! connivance, have incessantly staged anti-China demonstrations, shouted anti-China slogans and distributed anti-Ching leaflets. Volumes of anti-China lies and slanders have appeared in newspapers which had permission to continue publication. On October 16, a unit of the Indonesian armed forces openly raided and searched the Commercial Counsellor's Office of the Chinese Embassy. Obviously, the object of these rightists is to create various incidents to Sabotage the friendly relations between China and Indonesia and between the two peoples so as to pursue an anti-China, anti-communist and anti-popular policy which they have already begun, to cater to the needs of U.S. imperialism and its lackeys. The Chinese Embassy in Indonesia has, in face of the threats and provocations by the Indonesian rightists, per- Sisted in acting in accordance with the rules of its own country. This is absolutely proper. Chinese Ambassador Yao Chung-ming has, in connection with the lies spread by the paper, The Armed Forces, sent a letter to Indonesian Vice-Foreign Minister Harsono demanding public clarification. If the Indonesian rightists consider it necessary to take more undisguised and more rabid anti-China actions, it is your "freedom", However, we would like to remind you that the Chinese people are not to be bullied at will by anyone. The great friendshir between the Chinese and Indonesian peoples cannot be undermined by a handful of persons like you. === [PDF page 57] === CONFIDENTIAL FROM DJAKARTA TO FOREIGN OFFICE Q neror Sir A,Gilchrist WH_ DISTRIBUTION Hoe2209 D. 1002 25 October, 1965 25 October, 1965 R. 12) 25 October, 1965 CONFIDENTIAL _ DH 2 ene () Addressed _to Foreign Office telegram No.2509 of 25 Octobe Repeated for information to: Peking Kuala Lumpur POLAD Singapore and Saving to: Washington A Note from the Chinese Embassy to all Diplomatic and Censular Missions in Djakarta has just been received, It was dated 18 October. The following is an extract: "Due to the fact that on 16 October, 1965, more than forty Indonesian soldiers armed with leaded rifles suddenly surrounded and illegally searched the office of the Commercial Counsellor of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, and insulted the diplomatic personnel of thc Embassy, thus grossly violating the International Law and international practice se that the office of the Commercial Counsellor of the Embassy is unable to carry ovt its routine work, Therefore the office of the Gommercial Counsellor of the Embassy will suspend its work as from today." Foreign Office pass Peking 59 and Saving to Washington 182, kal CONFIDENTIAL === [PDF page 58] === [Unreadable] [Unreadable] Tid aw ee OS i ‘ aa b o ‘i }. —_ =? ch. [Unreadable] B ee L Y~e Vet LVUiIVO An hii. [Unreadable] ia ’ ‘ | tend hee * io +. [Unreadable] s i wae. ‘ yi i 4 i me om \: i [Unreadable] [Unreadable] [Unreadable] 9 1 ~ a, re. 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Gilchrist No. 2361 D. 09.29 28 October 1965 28 October 1965 Re 15.42 28 October 1965 bY (GA ile 29(€) Addressed to Foreign Office telegram No. 2361 of 28 October Repeated for information to: Kuala Lumpur Peking POLAD Singapore and Saving to: Washington Tokyo Canberra Wellington Jb Ht eye Moscow My telegram No. 2349% Indonesia/China. The Chinese Ambassador saw President Sukarno yesterday. According to Antara, Sukarno said afterwards that "relations between Indonesia and China remain strong, are still close although there has been a lot of slander lately." He added that the present situation in Indonesia will not bring any change in the five-nation Djakarta/Peking axis. Foreign Office pass Saving to Washington, Tokyo, Canberra, Wellington and Moscow as telegrams Nos. 495, 72, 131, 127, 38. === [PDF page 62] === ast ¢ a 4 oi [Unreadable] 4 J Ret —” FRoM Ww. |to pre— ( fabs) No. |aAq Dated 2} ro Received Ao (Outward Action) (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) (Action goer (Main Indexed) (Security Grading—to be Up-graded 61 where Appropriate) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT Peel ite INDONESIA Dy. 10: lOS }} O 0/30 SUBJECT: Aiport a "Feb: LOG” on oe dite tee f Pe <y Jf 4 fr, cS An SGM Creepo tate A ta f Psi benitls fo gx u& y oherfz Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: MINUTES === [PDF page 63] === [Blank page] === [PDF page 64] === om FROM PEKING TO FOREIGN OFFICE En clair DEPARTMENTAL DISTRIBUTION Mr. Hopson No. 1291 D.Untimed 235 October 1965 R.1040 23 October 1965 eae. | oe ee HH (0316 Po Addressed to Foreign Office telegram No. 1291 of 23 G@ectober Repeated for information to: Djakarta Washington POLAD Singapore Moscow Kuala Lumpur Sino-Indonesian Relations. People's Daily of 23 October carries account of two further incursions by Indonesian troops into Chinese diplomatic property in Djakarta on 21 October. (a) Search of residential quarters of Embassy staff (housing, also technicians engaged on construction of CONEFO building) at 5.30 a.m. by one soldier and two plain clothes men. (b) Forcible entry of jeep-load of soldiers into same premises at 7.30 a.m. 26 Account says Chinese Embassy have lodged protest with Indonesian Government and demanded apology, punishment of those responsible and guarantee sgainst recurrence of such incidents. In view of fact that quarters house CONEFO technicians, Chinese Government are reserving right to make further representations. DISTRIBUTED TO: ES... FBR S.E.A.D. C.R.O. S.A.D. === [PDF page 65] === (Security Grading—to be Up-graded 63 where Appropriate) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT H. 10307 gt SUBJECT: fhnse pre pofrle a fobs; Na Ling “w PnMentita, No. /2 OF Dated 26 O40 Encloses Copy of: | References and Relevant Papers: Received 29 O.(olu -/ go (Outward Action) MINUTES (Printing Instructions) IQ A Lav ee - “ (WC (Referred to Legal Adviser) 3 KD / bf (Action completed) (Main Indexed) === [PDF page 66] === [Blank page] === [PDF page 67] === FROM PEKING. TO FOREIGN orrice TOP COPY’ ~ “@ mm cleir DEPARTMENTAL, DISTRIBUTION Mr. Hopson ‘No. 1298 6 October 1965 D. 0830 26 October 1965 BK 1031t0/ 31 R. 1634 26 October 1965 Addressed _to Foreign Office telegram No. 1298 of 26 October. Repeated for information to: Djakarta Kuala Lumpur POLAD Singapore Di 316 3p Mos cow Washington My telegram No. 1291: Sino-Indonesian Relations. In case it has not been reported elsewhere, Chinese Press of 26 October describes incidents in Indonesia involving Chinese specialists helping to construct textile mill in Bandjaran under Sino-Indonesian agreement on economic and technical cooperation. Account states that since October specialists have been repeatedly stopped and searched on way to and from contruction site by Indonesian Arny. "Particularly serious" incident took place on 22 October. Report describes these as "serious provocations" coming on top of attack on Commercial Counsellor's office and search of Chinese specialists' living quarters on 21 October. 2. Chinese Embassy in Indonesia has lodged strong protest with Indonesian Foreign Ministry, complaining that Indonesian Army's "brutal behaviour" was threat to specialists' safety and affront to their dignity, that it violated Sino-Indonesian contract on employment of Chinese specialists and was "deliberate sabotage of friendly cooperation", 3, Chinese Note demands apology, punishment of those responsible and guarantee against similar incidents in future. Pending satisfactory reply and effective guarante from Indonesian Government, Chinese textile specialists wil for the time being not go to construction site. Note concludes with reservation of right to make further representations. DISTRIBUTED TO:- SHAD. JM.1I.D. C.R.O. FH. & P. Dept. South Asia Dept. === [PDF page 68] === CONFIDENTIAL \ y FROM PEKING TO FOREIGN OFFICE TOP Ran; _./ OTP DEPARTMENTAL DISTRIBUTION D. 0218 27 October, 1965. 26 October, 1965. R. 1515 27 October, 1965. CONFIDENTIAL Addressed to Foreign Office telegram No. 1299 of 26 October Repeated for information to:- Djakarta Kuala Lumpur POLAD Singapore D4 reat / Moscow ~~ e Washington My immediately preceding telegram: Sino-Indonesian Relations. Chinese protest may be designed as warning shot across bows with implied threat that other Chinese experts in Indonesia (e.g. those working on Conef® building) may also be told tenporarily to withdraw labour. 2. Chinese have previously boasted about ability of their experts to live with people of country in which they were working enjoying no special privileges. It is therefore interesting to see reference in protest Nove to contract Signed by both Governments which seems to imply existence of some agreement on special treatment if not of extra territoriality. 5. "Further representations" could imply intention of Chinese to blackmail Indonesians with. threat to remove experts and technicians altogether if "anti-Chinese wave" in Indonesia is not significantly reduced, Foreign Office please pass Djakarta 88, Kuala Lumpur LOO, Singapore 210, Moscow 398 and Washington 19, [Repeated as requested. ] DISTRIBUTED TO:- F.E. and P. Dept. SSSSS CONFIDENTIAL === [PDF page 69] === (Security Grading—to be Up-graded 6 6 where Appropriate) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT [Da 23442 FROM Mp. Hopsoa ( Peleg ) SUBJECT: Opwuors emergng from Churese press CActadly HgiNHVA Versi an) of events wr Sudmelia. No. {307 Dated 28 Oct Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: Received l Nov ‘ (Outward Action) MINUTES A. Mr He DAE (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) (Action completed) J, ot === [PDF page 70] === CONFIDENTIAL FROM PEKING TO FOREIGN OFFICE Mr. Hopson No. 130 2 tober 1965 D. 00,3 28 October 1965 R. 0800 29 October 1965 CONFIDENTIAL Addressed to Foreign Office telegram No, l of 28 October. Repeated for information to: Djakarta YVashington POLAD Singapore Moscow Kuala Lumpur Sino-Indonesian Relations. pk,: Chinese Press has not yet carried editorial comment on “~situation in Indonesia. But material published so far, notably the Hsinhua version of events since 30 September (Peking telegram No. 1278) gives some clue to Chinese thinking. Following salient points emerge: (a) Chinese have not criticized Sukarno personally. Implication is that he is patriot, but is at present under army restraint. He is seeking to curb their excesses and restore basis of cooperation between all political forces. Weight of Chinese attack has been reserved for armed forces "now in control of Djakarta" and branded as “Rightists" who are also held responsible for anti-Chinese excesses. Aidit's denial of P.K.I. complicity is accepted and P.K.I. is exonerated from blame for attempted coup (which was "internal struggle within armed ioe"). P.K.I. is represented as progressive element willing to continue cooperation within framework of Nasakom for furtherance of Indonesian revolution. Significantly enough however Chinese have not in contrast with Soviet Union, Albanian, Japanese and Korean Communist parties uttered any direct support for P.K.I. in its tribulations, possibly for fear of courting the accusation of interfering in the internal affairs of Indonesia or even complicity in coup. /(e) Britain, CONFIDENTIAL === [PDF page 71] === CONFIDENTIAL Peking telegram No. 1307 to Foreign Office (e) Britain, United States and Soviet Union have not surprisingly been represented as satisfied with Rightward swing of power in Indonesia. Chinese thus seem inclined at any rate as a first step to represent situation as temporary swing to Right in Indonesian political scene, from which only imperialists, revisionists and reactionaries can draw comfort, and who must therefore have been at least in part responsible for events. 2. More speculatively the Chinese may consider that the struggle for power is not yet over and that either Sukarno may re-establish himself or that the army will find it impossible to rule without his personal prestige. In either case, the Chinese would hope to see Nasakom restored in some form or other and an anti-Necolim and confrontation policy maintained. This would be sufficient to justify continued Sino-Indonesian cooperation which would be in the wider Chinese interest, 3. A political solution on the above line would also ensure a continued place in the sun for the, possibly reorganized, P.K.I., whom the Chinese may feel have acted rashly in supporting an inadequately prepared and unsuccessful putsch. First Indeed, as seen from here, China's actions have been and foremost in support of her own interests with support for the local Communist party coming a very poor second. Indeed, the irony of the situation is that the Chinese risk looking like those who sacrifice fraternal parties and even compromise with Bourgeois nationalists for their om selfish ends. This is a role which they habitually accuse the CPDU of playing and the point may not have been lost on other Communist parties. 4. Despite all the above the Chinese appear to be seriously alarmed by anti-Chinese sentiment. They seem determined for nationalistic reasons to take a purticularly tough line in defence of purely Chinese interests and prestige, and to warn Sukarno and such moderates as exist of the danger of allowing anti-Chinese campaign to go too far. But even in their protests, which have perforce to be addressed to the Indonesian Government, they have attempted to preserve the notion that acts of violence have been instigated by army Rightists. Foreign Office please pass to Djakarta 92, Washington 455 and Moscow 403. CONFIDENTIAL === [PDF page 72] === CONFIDENTIAL FROM PEKING TO FOREIGN OFFICE Cy pher/OTP Mr.Hopson No.13543 - 10 November, 1965 FO/CRO/WH DISTRIBUTION PRIORITY i CONFIDENTIAL » oADIe of68, 2). 10 November,1965 eee eee R.! 22.33 10 November,1965 Addressed to Foreign Office telegram No.1343 of 10 November, Repeated for information to: Djakarta Moscow Washington POLAD Singapore. and Saving to: Kuala Lumpur My telegram No.130/: Sino-Indonesian Relations. Chinese Press continues to give much background coverage to recent events, without direct comment. Extracts have been given of speeches by Sukarno and other political and military leaders. Through all these extracts and the interspersed glosses the following constants emerge: (a) China condemns the rightists violently, who are equated with the military; (b) China is not going to accept lamely interference with her diplomatic or other missions e.g., N.C.N.A.; (c) China will fiercely defend (not militarily) her compatriots against a xenophobic anti-Chinese movement; Britain and United States are gleeful: Moscow is failing in her proletarian internationalist duty. 26 On the wider question of the political future of Indonesia China is like a juggler keeping the balls in the air. Sukarno continues to be shown as a man under great qa NOV. pressure from the Army, but there has been no word of criticism against him despite the quotation of his views condemning ) the 30 September movement. Though Subandrio's inconsistenciés 5 about C.I.A. subsidies for the Press have been quoted he is not a condemned either. The attack on progressive forces is 4 castigated, but there is no positive support for Aidit or the P.K.I. Indeed, Sukarno's remark that there were socialists in Indonesia before Aidit and before the P.K.I. is quoted, as is his further remark made on 19 October that the P.K.I. is not the only Communist party in Indonesia. The resistance of: "the people" to "military suppression" in Central Java and other areas is also given special attention, but no conclusion is drawn. CONFIDENTIAL Pf TENE y oo === [PDF page 73] === CONFIDENTIAL Peking telegram No.1343 to Foreign Office 36 I believe that the Chinese position remains much as described in my telegram under reference. China still hopes for the re-emergence of Nasakom; she believes that if this. happens it will be anti-Necolim and pro-confrontation. These remain her minimum desiderata for resuming friendly relations with, and support of, Indonesia. But until the future pattern becomes clearer she will not commit herself as regards personalities. She must be well aware that if the generals really get their way and the P.K.I. is outlawed she may find herself having to support a "national liberation movement" in the jungle. It is not certain she would like this given her preoccupations in Viet Nam and mainland of Asia, but she would take no alternative. Foreign Office please pass Moscow 417 and Washington CONFIDENTIAL === [PDF page 74] === FROM Str. Hope n( behusg) No. 1/33? 2 Dated (¢ Woven be Received 5 Bs. eo (Outward Action) (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) (Action completed) (Main Indexed) (Security Grading—to be Up-graded 7 1 where Appropriate) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: Ont ms Aneto Seg- ~ K ight - ~b/ og fee 9 MH Ho CHF (72. — Ut, eas a4 rect) o p.. - Pe Hla he 17: (Pec gor. a Deb, ) Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: MINUTES === [PDF page 75] === & FROM PEKING 70 FOREIGN orrice TOP COPY | En Clair F.0./C.R.O.. DISTRIBUTION Mr. Hopson No. 1332 D. 0730 6 November, 1965 upload 1965%, R. 1010 6 November, 1965 Addressed to Foreign Office telegram Noe 1332 of 6 November. Repeated for information to Djakarta Moscow Kuala Lumpur Washington POLAD Singapore Sino-Indonesian Relations. People's Daily of 6 November devotes most of front page and whole of inside page to matters concerning Indonesia. Following items appear: (a) text of Chinese Note dated 4 November lodging "strongest protest" with Indonesian Government over raid on Chinese Consulate in Medan on 2 November (main points follow in my immediately following telegram). circumstantial account of attack on Medan Consulate, including carrying off of Chinese national flag and national emblem. text of interview given by Chinese Vice-Minister of Communications to Resident Antara correspondent in Peking on 5 November relating to Chinese failure to fulfil terms of Sino-Indonesian shipping agreement. detailed news report of anti Chinese activities in Indonesia. Theme is that adverse current against China which appeared a month ago has now spread to all parts of Indonesia. Despite Sukarno's demand for cessation of activities designed to fan up hostility towards China (on 23 and 26 October), Indonesian Rightist elements have continued to instruct armed forces and hooligans to violate Chinese diplomatic privilege. At the same time Right-Wing newspapers have published considerable amount of anti-Chinese statements and in all places there is still appearing planned, organized sabotage of overseas Chinese organizations and destruction of overseas Chinese schools and shops. quotations from Indonesian Press illustrating mood of Right-Wing hostility to China. extracts from Zeri i Popullit editorial condemning Indonesian Rightists for provocative acts against P.KeLe and against China. [2 === [PDF page 76] === Peking telegram No. 1332 to Foreign Office I shall not telegraph texts unless requested. (a), (b) and (c) have already appeared in English N.C.N.A. bulletin. === [PDF page 77] === FROM PEKING TO FOREIGN OFFICE En Clair FO/CRO/WH DISTRIBUTION Mr. Hopson No. 1333 D.0745 6 November 1965 6 Nevember 1965 R. 1612 6 November 1965 Addressed to Foreign Office telegram No. 1333 of 6 November. Repeated for information te: g Djakarta Kuala Lumpur x Moscow POLAD SNES PO 09 (¢W)) Washington eg lea V3 0 fae My immediately preceding telegram. Sino-Indonesian Relations Protest Note rehearses details of incident bringing out that raid was carried out at instigation of and with suppert of Medan military and Government authorities. "It seriously affronted dignity of Chinese State ¢, and. damaged foundation of friendly relations between China and Indonesia; 2, Chinese Government demands public apology, formal return of Chinese flag and National emblem, punishment of culprits and the instigators and guarantee against similar incidents in future. Right to claim compensation is reserved. Chinese Government also asks Indonesian Government to ensure safety of Chinese Consulates in Bandjarmasin and Makasar, === [PDF page 78] === FROM di AY ehar dahorla) No. 44¢2 Dated Jo Nwern be Received 42 fiventt (Outward Action) (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) completed) | [Unreadable] a 4 Ke (Security Grading—to be Up-graded where Appropriate) 1. vo— ta - Pais SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT MH. 31046 SUBJECT: Silas f Liberte ~rof CKkinsit lintutlsader nm Fg Neve agreement Chal’ eer platens belejer [Unreadable] China ad tne ntista A, ill Ls WAinr fouine a7 ag FIA lh; AEE Nfs ol LL Creer 2 lancy, Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: MINUTES === [PDF page 79] === Sir A. Gilehrist NOs 2492 10 November, Addressed. Repeated { for 3 hour, and sides ts of futur ic a matter how difficult th continue the good relati Subandrio also etin "apout difficul Indonesia in Foreign [Repeated as requested === [PDF page 80] === tet yey (Security Grading—to be Up-graded D where Appropriate) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT D /o3 110/37 FROM Be “rom (°7 - a SUBJECT: rs e, “ 6 ne acl rei 5 oom peed gilt th fytoinecapl SEA.) dD. 5 sak j sap) r L,. No. — (4 x00 enum, C Lire ALLAN Dated 4 Il Encloses Copy 9 References and Relevant Papers: Received a S/il (Outward Action) LADY aw Sie | (Referred to Legal Adviser) completed) | (ain Indexed) DSE \SA 29)7|k% === [PDF page 81] === bH toane/3/ With the compliments of S.3.G. Cambridge 4 November, 1965 BRITISH EMBASSY DJAKARTA === [PDF page 82] === UNCLASS IFIED Extracts from Recent Editorials ANGKATAN BERSENDJATA, 29 October Is it possible that the relations between Indonesia and People's China will be impaired? This question rose when the government confiscated new weapons made in People's China from the hands of Pemuda Rakjat and Gerwani who were involved in the PKI contrarevolutionary “S-30-M" and#later Peking Radio comments on the incident at Djalan Tjilosari, the unofficial residence of the Chinese Trade Commissioner. The Indonesian people have unyieldingly conducted its anti-imperialist and anti-colonialist revolution for the past 20 years. The extermination of the PKI contra-revolutionary "S-30-M" is for the upholding a genuine NASAKOM which is in line with Bung Karno's teachings, for NASAKOM is not related to any party or individual. So our international policy is still that of the Nefo countries, i.e. unity of countries and revolutionary progressive countries, including socialist countries either from the West or the East. Of course we regret the negative comments broadcast by Peking Radio over the revolutionary actions of the people in exterminating the PKI "S-30-M". We also regret that the weapons confiscated by the government from the Pemuda Rajat and Gerwani are the Chinese-made "“Tjung". Finally we also regret that the Hsinhua News Agency on October 23, 1965 accused the armed forces as being pro-imperialists, and cooperating with capitalist elements. We believe that the good relations with People's China can be maintained as members of the Nefo family if both sides have a strong determination. INDONESTAN HERALD, 29 October In facing the domestic aspect of the problem, Bung Karno has advised against being obsessed with only one factor, namely the PKI. The mind and energy of the nation must be devoted to the multi-complex problem of the Revolution itself. This same attitude applies in the diplomatic aspect of the issue. When Bung Karno called in the Chinese ambassador the other day, he was in its essence revitalizing the Nefos concept. And the Nefos concept SK is the adaptation of Nasakom concept on the international stage. He was working to save this larger cause and has refused to be bewitched by one phenomenon alone! The problem of Indonesia's relations with China is only one such phenomenon. And as regards this problem, the Indonesian position had been made crystal clear by First Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Dr. Subandrio: “If need be we will be firm against China!" Yes, the picture must be clear now to everyone: As a great and mature nation, Indonesia in carrying out its relations with other countries - and also in safeguarding the Nefos concept - always demonstrates this single identity: firmness in magnanimity: /API === [PDF page 83] === API, 2 November Because their honour was hurt, the Indonesian people in the past attacked the embassies of Britain, America and India for the governments they represented had insulted the Indonesian people. Because of that idea of honour, the national press in the capital protested against Dr. Subandrio's accusation that certain Indonesian newspapers had been financed by CIA. The protest was also supported by political parties and mass organisations. But now there are persons stating that without People's China we cannot conduct a wise foreign policy; i.e. that without People's China CONEFO cannot be held and Indonesia's prestige abroad will suffer. We are not a priori against People's China for she has shown herself as a genuine friend of Indonesia. But of late we should be suspicious about Chinese activities for there are indications, as pointed out ' by the armed forces, that she supplied the insurgents with Chinese-made “Tjung" weapons which had been confiscated by the government. To judge from Peking Radio broadcast, People's China prefers the “revolutionary council" to Bung Karno and the Indonesian people. And the plan to drop thousands of weapons in Minahasa (North Sulawesi) from a foreign &BapxtKnsSusanasxst WEAXENS country for the "S-30-M" elements, makes us more suspicious about China's good intentions towards Indonesia. All these sAould become a warning in regard to the Chinese Ambassador's activities in meeting government officials, especially Dr. Subandrio. For it is not impossible that the Chinese Ambassador is using the meetings for Chinese national interests which may not be in conformity with Indonesian national interests. Who knows when, if opportunity offers, People's China which has supported the "S-30-M" will give "an advice not to dissolve the PKI", which is in the van of the International Communist Movement. (Copied to S.E.A.D., Kuala Lumpur, POLAD and BHC Singapore, Peking) === [PDF page 84] === eM DAKAR No. 1526 Dated /3/I/ Received a (Outward Action) (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) (Security Grading—to be Up-graded 3 i where Appropriate) D, /03 10/38 SUBJECT: + Pal ale ck ill [Unreadable] Ab LSLON Ah. ¥ J TB. Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: Joe MINUTES === [PDF page 85] === FROM DJAKARTA TO FOREIGN OFFICE Ea Clair Sir A, Gilchrist FO/CR ow Ne, 2526 Du wre Bh D. 1058 13 November 1965 135 November 1965 R. 0852 14 Nevember 1965 Addressed to Fereign Office telegram Ne. 2526 of 13 November Repeated fer infermation to: | Kuala Lumpur POLAD Singapere B.H.C. Singapere and Saving te: Washingten My telegram Ne. 2492: Indenesia/China Antara 135 Nevember, reperts further abeut a meeting between Subandrie and the Chinese Ambassador, theugh it is not clear whether this meeting is subsequent te the one they had on 9 November er the same ene. Fellewing are extracts frem Subandrie's remarks to the Press. The talks were held “in an attempt te find ways te promote relations between the twe countries". Subandrie had teld the Chinese Ambassader that, “it was expected ef Radie Peking te use restraint in empleying words which are of a rather unpleasant nature", Beth sides had agreed te resume trade relations, it had been halted for some time. Constructien of the textile mill and ef the Comefo buildings, and the ecenomie talks (Surjadi) "were now again in full swing", 2. Meanwhile, the Indonesian Journalist Asseciation has demanded that Indonesia should review its relations "with eeuntries of which there were adequate indications and facets that they were involved in, er supperted the 30 September counter revelutienary ceup". And the fellowing is an extract from the Army paper, Angkatan Bersendjata, ef 11 November. “We censider Peking radie breadeasts labelling the armed ferces as Right-wing treops fer their actions in crushing the Gestapu, as in intervention ii the internal affairs ef eur country." We get the impression of an unsympathetic “big brother" attitude... The Indenesian revolution based on Pantjasila will be enhanced, witheut any compremise, whether Peking Radie likes it er net. "A statement by the 1945 Generation en 11 November deeply regrets the Chinese prevoecative attitude and, "“strengly pretested the prevecative broadcasts by Radie Peking." 3. Follewing are extracts from Antara‘'s repert ef some remarks by Suwite, the Indenesian Deputy Foreign Minister in Bangkek. “There were tensiens in relations between Indonesia and China, but such a develepment was not unusual in relatiens between countries;" Indonesia was experiencing this net enly with China, but with Britain and the United States and yet, despite this, diplematie relations with the twe latter countries had not been severed, Fereign Office pass Saving Washington 531. seeeg Repeated as requested] === [PDF page 86] === (Security Grading—to be Up-graded 83 where Appropriate) uieich subi’ 12 26 NDONESIA | D 4 103 0/39 SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT FROM E- SUBJECT: Ura eo et’ cconment by SA amel # bn. tng, tee bkew eee u Jan: f Falchred, y ve oe 7 Fertig Ujfbue? bocciaistin: > trig ce Mena ~“Fety Lefor - 6. Morse? i ber Bie lak [Unreadable] V2 deen, “ty hens le Jontign Ala hind 4 wel. a Alonde Sn A CPRELLG Oy st &, fed a tnternafh “ffads No. 79 Jey Dated § Meyenber Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: Received /F Voven +4 (Outward Action) MINUTES (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) (Action completed) (Main Indexed) === [PDF page 87] === TRI TON TRI RIIMNT AU Lt Pde \ ifere noe === [PDF page 88] === ; cs me (Security Grading—to be Up-graded 3° where Appropriate) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: Lanpenran caer o ea eo Batadc: Cnlatd0de yt Jb SMebren fy ater) and Amey at! fourth Lpag (ereisa Mivw rae ee. Woven: No. £f Jee. Dated (f iia Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: Received 92? fix ern be’ (Outward Action) MINUTES mei (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) (Action completed) ¥ La OY [Unreadable] (Main Indexed) === [PDF page 89] === he CONFIDENTIAL INWARD SAVING TELEGRAM FROM DJAKARTA TO FOREIGN OFFICE By Bag FO/CRO/WH DISTRIBUTION Sir A. Gilchrist DH losne 44 No. 88 Saving 18 November 1965 yi; 20 November 1965 CONFIDENTIAL Addressed to Foreign Office telegram No. 88 Saving of 18 November. Repeated for information Saving to: Kuala Lumpur Washington POLAD Singapore Canberra BHC Singapore Wellington Peking Indonesia/China. My Australian colleague had a conversation with Umarjadi, the Fourth Deputy Foreign Minister, on 15 November. The following is an extract from his record: "We had some interesting discussion about China. Umarjadi said that the agreements which had been drawn up between Indonesia and China (he was in Peking until 7 October) were to be signed on 2 November, but the Chinese had insisted on signing them on 30 September so that Chou En-lai could participate. Umarjadi did not comment on the significance of this change of plans. The agreements as we know call for one hundred million dollars of credits for five years, twenty million dollars of which was to be in cash, thirty million dollars in commodities and raw materials and fifty million dollars in "projects". All of this had stopped. The Communist Chinese Commercial Office had been closed. The implementation of the agreements had been discussed between Umarjadi and the Chinese Commercial Counsellor in mid-October. The Chinese had said they wanted to stop the implementation of the agreements "because of certain events in Djakarta". Umarjadi had said that Indonesia did not want to stop these agreements. The Chinese had then laid it down that they would be prepared to accept Indonesian exports but that any imports must be covered by Letters of Credit established in Peking. Umarjadi said that this was impossible as the telecommunications network had broken down and in any event Indonesia did not have the money. The Chinese then announced that it was Indonesia which had unilaterally stopped trade between the two countries. This was not only the opposite of the truth but it also omitted the fact that trade under old agreements as opposed to new ones was continuing. For the time being, therefore, nothing under the new agreements was taking place, but Umarjadi expected that the Chinese would be coming to him within the next day or so with the information that the Commercial Office was reopening and then some progress might be made." CONFIDENTIAL === [PDF page 90] === (Security Grading—to be Up-graded 8 @ where Appropriate) [Unreadable] FROM supsecT: 4 4in.02 Conbasty, Werack,, Kave pellisked allack Sh. NK Ant A. } 4 - Bis, f, x fo ef = f y a eo KM kusus (C40) L a Vilpy A siiaaipday eek de tng gple of clenecllive [Unreadable] SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT mot AC act a naers BE th Alot Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: kebles A Kirti ler Core. Received 24 nope bey. Hlaraks tl Sp be ivy te: O, (Outward Action) (Referred to Legal Adviser) completed) | (ain Indexed) o, fi a (te === [PDF page 91] === COMMONWEALTH RELATIONS OFFICE, -, ¢ DOWNING STREET, LONDON, S.W.i. 8 8 & ue Nouenfac /%os wv. 8. Sensor, £59., ie, Biren Nepati Grr Yorergn Office SERO Jno With the Compliments we KM. BOans, Di tano/oa === [PDF page 92] === BRITISH HIGH COMMI KARACHI. 17 November, 1965. No ali., You may be interested to know that the Chinese Embass have put out a long statcment dated 12 Novonber. ttacking the repression of the P.K.I. and other: lc nis in Karachi rongly a in Indonesia. The stat: nt is headed "Rabi a us wing forces i 4- Ss} af Rats -Comnunist, Petey Activities of nesian Right Wing Forces" and underneath the hea@ing 3 ays in brackets "Peking November 6, 1965". coms to be interesting not only for its substance act that it has been put out here at all mace a ter the Ministry of Forcign Affairs sent round 4 Missions telling them t that they must not act as news agencies and must confine their publications to statements about the affairs of their own countries. a I enclose three extra copics of this letter for use zt eeded in Whitehall and am sending copies to the British Shares d'Affaire in Peking, the British Embassy in Djakarta, to Leonard Allinson in Delhi and David Mackilligin in Rawalpindi. (W.A. WARD) M.K. Ewans Esq., South Asia Department,. Commonwealth Relations Office, LONDON, S.W.1. RESTRICTED === [PDF page 93] === FROM ak Cambredge ( ty eRavli) [Unreadable] Dated 25 Woyernbey Received i Rscwhet (Outward Action) (Referred to Legal Adviser) (Security Grading—to be Up-graded D where Appropriate) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT N. 103 || ]Oo/#+s SUBJECT: has tonyrtee \ grevk AM fu / 6 commerecat 1 fea Dy oharta ao A 43 pes Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: 90 === [PDF page 94] === » Hast Asia Dept., Foreign Office With the compliments of (S.J.G. Cambridge) 25 November 1965 BRITISH EMBASSY <: DJAKAR === [PDF page 95] === KEDUTAAN BESAR REPUBLIK RAKJAT TIONGKOK DI INDONESIA No. Shih/022/65 The Embassy of the People's Republic of China presents its compliments to the Diplomatic and Consular Missions in Djakarta and has the honour to inform them of the following: The Office of the Commercial Counsellor of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Indonesia suspended its work after it had been raided and searched on October 16, 1965, After the two exchanges of notes between two Governments, the Office of the Commercial Counsellor of the Embassy has decided to resume its work as from November 13, 1965. The Embassy of the People's Republic of China avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Diplomatic and Consular Missions the assurances of its highest consideration. Djekarta, November 13, 1965. The Diplomatic and Consular Missions D jakarta. === [PDF page 96] === FROM Con te Geant 9 \ aha kk mw. Al. 8 Dated 25 Novewbx Received |. Dittia: Le (Outward Action) (Security Grading—to be Up-graded D where Appropriate) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT D H.lO3O/Apb SUBJECT: Se, ee - Wakaidey, vy Pthbh, te wth ley eowm ands we ak- Chooses esate ~ gclaat. Col keys, Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: === [PDF page 97] === moa PU CALL Tne InecR {mna a tne UNninese LMdas notnain An c Cc uJ VY oe searcned LS Jey [Unreadable] was t ASia VevalrUMe Us bin: iash we (sila VOT AT 44 \TLN ~ ab Wis g === [PDF page 98] === FROM [Unreadable] My epoca ( fehucs ) No. 1G Wy Dated 2 Pte ks Received §_ ) unl (Outward Action) (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) (Action completed) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT [Unreadable] | SUBJECT: Rawat a f2tpke o Bout 4 Mimouv) UnmtLetas [Unreadable] Ae Uredil ) noel or Wye alter) ¢ YWadw 4 AL & U NV Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: MINUTES (Main Indexed) === [PDF page 99] === 96 Pood (te Fie ) © © ‘“\ A ra LY Ke No ke === [PDF page 100] === TOP Copy FROM PEKING TO FOREIGN OFFICE ge sd met | FROM PEKING TO FOREIGN OFFI = cond) Helge"? LS En Clair F.0./C.R.O./WH DISTRIBUTION Mr. Hopson No. 141, D. 07.37 3 December, 1965 5 December, 1965 R. 15.22 3 December, 1965 Addressed to Foreign Office telegram No. 1414 of 9 December. Repeated for information to: Djakarta ee And Saving to: Moscow Washington Kuala Lumpur POLAD Singapore. Sino-Indonesian Relations. reoples' Daily of 3 December, prints on front page article — dismissing "rumours" relating to the whereabouts and safety of Aidit, which are attributed to Indonesian Right-Wing forces desire to worsen Sino-Indonesian relations. Ze Article accuses Indonesian Rightists of resorting to such rumour-mongering, (including allegations that Aidit was dead or was trying to leave by Chinese submarine) in order to confuse public Opinion which is increasingly dissatisfied with their anti-Communist, anti-Chinese and anti-Popular acts. Rumours were concentrated on Aidit because "he is the ee outstanding helmsman of the Communist party of Indonesia, because he i works unswervingly to safeguard interests of Indonesian people, fights resolutely against United States-led imperialism, colonialism and neo-colonialism as well as against modern revisionism and modern dogmatism, and, for these reasons enjoys high prestige both at home and abroad". Foreign Office pass Saving to Moscow No. 118, Washington No. 270, Kuala Lumpur No. 13, POLAD Singapore No. 53. [Repeated Saving as requested]. uuuUU === [PDF page 101] === FROM Me. M ano ( jie No. A765 Dated (GF » ‘scabs Received 2/ December (Outward Action) (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) (Action completed) (Main Indexed) A, aa (Security Grading—to be Up-graded 98 where Appropriate) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT [Unreadable] - oo Ps > > SUBJECT: 2% Gucé oY eekamnis /f Aecereper satickh. Uberilena? Sia i [Unreadable] An enibkian A0F f-lec Z Inoté lal ciade Cmte ACE ity: A onf-= oo oH dectad CCN L594 Ze [Unreadable] arnatin phoitld mel Hite om —cmperialsl yo ce, Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: MINUTES === [PDF page 102] === Di 103.18 /e FROM DJAKARTA TO FOREIGN OFFICE ox En Clair F.0./C.R.0./WH DISTRIBUTION Mr. Murray No. 2765 19 December 1965 D. 0127 20 December 1965 R. 1050 20 December 1965 Addressed Foreign Office telegram No. 2765 of 19 December Repeated for information to: Kuala Lumpur, POLAD Singapore, B.H.C. Singapore Peking, and Saving to Washington. Indonesia/Ching. Following from Antara's report of a speech made by President Sukarno on 18 December. The conflict between Indonesia and China should not be exaggerated but should cease immediately for the sake of the struggle against Necolim. Some people lately had opposed close relations with China and even advocated breaking diplomatic relations. "This is wrong because we are siruggling against imperialism and we cannot do it alone". The Djakarta-Peking axis was essential for this and that was why Necolim were now trying to cause a rift between the two countries and to frustrate the holding of Conefo. The conflict between the two countries resulted from "social economic matters" and was no reason for a split in the anti-imperialist forces. Sukarno said that in all this he was not trying to defend the economic interests of the overseas Chinese in Indonesia or tolerating their economic domination. Foreign Office pass Saving to Washington No. 581. === [PDF page 103] === FROM | | SUBJECT: «fovin¢/- ;. ap of LG: Ox» 2 sn a F Vi, Kepoa( LA mg ) eo “on ee 2 tin ty de IML et; FECA LG. g j A 4 72 UMA Te Aces 0% No. at Mens Dated (au Decuntey Received 22 Pirin (Outward Action) (Printing Instructions) (Referred to Legal Adviser) (Action completed) === [PDF page 104] === (1034/65) UNCLASSIFIED "ORBIGN OFFICE C. Hopson 2.00 Saving December, 1965, D. 14 December, 1965. Addressed to Foreign Office telegram No. _86 Saving, 14 December, repeated for information Saving to Djakarta 135, Moscow 123, “‘ashington 279, Kuala Lumpur 14 a POLAD Singapore 56, Sino/Indonesian Relations Following is round-up of recent developments in Chinese press. 2. People's Daily of 10 December reported arrival of first Chinese ship at Tangjung Priok under Sino-Indonesian Maritime Transport and Shipping Agreement (see a 4 (c) of Peking telegram No. 1332 of 6 November). Arrival in Djakarta of Chinese Shipping delegation on 6 December was also reported en same day. 36 On 11 December People's Daily carried reports of recent Speeches by Nasution attacking China by innuendo and by name and calling for thorough elimination of Communist Party of Indonesia. 4. People's Daily of 13 December carried full text of Chinese protest Note to Indonesian Government dated 9 December about persecution of Chinese nationals in various parts of Indonesia (West Kalimantan, Sumbawa, South and South East Sulawesi and in "ast and Central Java). Details contained in Note were similar to previous ones (see for example Peking telegram No. 1403 of 1 December). a All material has been translated in English N.C.N.A. bulletin, DH 03/1 4 ae === [PDF page 105] === CONFIDENTIAL 162 brates’ Office of the British Chargét d'Affaires, PIALNG. (1034/65) > December, 1965. Fo Pe [Unreadable] Dies Die. he Som, Kosa 1 In our telegram No. 86 saving of 14 December we mentioned the arrival of the good ship Hoping at Tanjong Priok on 6 December. When I spoke to the Indonesian Counsellor about this he mentioned that the second Indonesian ship to visit China had already arrived. This suggests that there is not a total stopper on trade between Indonesia and China as some reports from Djakarta have suggested. Ze I am sending copies of this letter to the Chanceries at Djakarta, Washington, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. | reek LALLA JeBe. Denson, Hsqe, O-BeK., Far Eastern Department, Foreign Office. CONFIDENTIAL === [PDF page 106] === 103 (Security Grading—to be Up-graded L where Appropriate) 4d. 2 7 - yy s SUBJECT: Kiger on Anat ton pooh § SRdHa, 2 Atcon SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT YH Aanmtriadyt C H\ckirla) A At Cohn. No. OF éy Dated 9? dreembhe Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: Received 3, Doce Ar (Outward Action) ARG Casobritgo 4 phere A Tok: df 2%, (Referred to Legal Adviser) eeu (Main Indexed) nv { fyt === [PDF page 107] === RESTRICTED BRITISH EMBASSY (1034/65): S DJAKARTA 23 December 1965 Eo K want ig 3 Dev Sik We have been remiss in not reporting to you (and Peking) earlier than this about the anti-Chinese riots which took place in Medan on December 10. The curse of the thing is that an account of what happened came in last week from the Consul, but venished before any of us had a chance to read it. I have asked him to send another copy and will of course pass it on. 2. Meanwhile, you may be interested to see Joe Wright's follow-up report - copy attached. The number of Chinese dead is more than one would have thought from a mere reading of the Chinese protest note to the Indonesians - the text of which was issued by Hsinhua on December 16. Nothing of all this has been published locally. The local Chinese are naturally jittery, and there are rumours that many of them are thinking of getting out of Indonesia if they possibly can. Whether the Chinese Embassy are encouraging this is not clear. Je I am copying this, and the enclosure, to Peking, Kuala Lumpur, POLAD and BHC Singapore. ce He, sha (S. J. G. Cambridge) ay D. Tonkin, Esq., South East Asia Dept., Foreign Office. === [PDF page 108] === RESTRICTED. 2ist December, 1965, Please refer to my letters of lith and 16th December, about the anti-Chinese riots in Medan. 2e I have it from a reliable source that the final death-roll was: Chinese killed: 73. Indonesians killed (by Ghinese resisting slaughter): 50 = 60, 3- The situation is moving towards a kind of normality, but still remains tense. On llth December, the day after the riots, 1,000 reinforcements from Atjeh tried to enter Medan, but were turned back by the Army at Bindjai, 20 km. Zast of the city. On 17th December, an attempt, suppressed by the Army, was made to mount a demonstration calling for the release of the youths involved in the rioting who were still in custody, (There were said to be originally 200 of them, including the leader of the Pemuda Pantjasila, Effendi Nasution, but a good many are thought to have been released by now. ) be The curfew is now from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m 5. Over the weekend, the Chinese feared another “invasion” from Atjeh, and lay very low. They are badly shaken, though most shops are now open, and Chinese are to be seen in numbers on the streets for the first time since 10th December. Some shops are however selling off what they have, but not taking any steps to restock, Apart from the still-latent threat of intimidation and worse by gangs of youths, the Chinese are also the prey of Army patrols demanding money. I have heard of one Chinese office that gets on an average five “calls" a day of this: kind. 6. The degree of Army involvement in, and foreknowledge of, the riots remains obscure. According to one fairly reliable account, the Army were present at the planning stage <- and there is no doubt about the amount of planning, including extensive use of lorries and buses, that went into the operation ~ but in their briefing emphatically drew the line at bodily violence. I believe this to be generally true. Te In a recent message, General Sobiran is reported to have said that 10th December was “due to our carelessness, but it could also be a time bomb left behind by GESTOK", (J, B. Wright. ) S58. d. G@ Cambridge, Esq). British Embassy, DJAKARTA. === [PDF page 109] === Foreign Office Ss We as kin, Esq., So East Asia Bep; With the compliments of (S.J.G. Cambridge) 30 December 1965 (Reference my letter 1034/65 of 23 December BRITISH EMBASSY DJAKARTA === [PDF page 110] === British Consulate, VEDAN kestricted. December 14, 1965 on Dee. lo Between 0930 hours and noon, 4 mass rally organised by the North Sumatra branch of the Action Command to Crush the *30 September vovement* was held at the Sports Stadium in Medan, with the theme "Total Crushing of he 30 September Movement in North Sumatra." The rally was attended by the Acting Governor of North Sumatra, and Col. Bépulisa, the new Chief of Staff of KODAM-II. A declaration was adopted at the rally affirming support of the Presbdent, end readiness to help the Armed Forces in annihileting the "30th September Movement", restoring law and order, and safeguerding the Revolution. Phe declaration also called for a severance of diplomatic relations with the CPR if Radio Peking continued its “unfriendly broadcasts." The holding of the rally had been fully authorised by the PEPELRADA for North Sumatra; the Army however clain thet what followed when the rally broke up was totally’ illegal? 2. What followed was that one large group of youths - mostly Pemuda Pantjasila, Ansor, and Pemuda Tanah Rentjong, the wild and aptlynamed "Dagger Youth", who are mainly of Atjinese extreetion - moved on foot, and in buses and lorries to the Chinese Consulate, while other groups, similarly mobile, went to the Central Market, to the Chinese quarter, and to Chinese shops and houses. 3. At the Chinese Consulate, the rioters were so ménacing - they are said to have drawn daggers and rushed the meagre MOBRIG guard - that the guard were ordered to fire into them. According to the official account, one youth was killed, and two guards wounded, but the fatal casualties have been put as high as four.Thereafter, the mob contented themselves with smashing the windows of the Consulate, and retreating to the houses of a rich Chinese next door to that of the US Consul, where they mishandled the occupents, looted end made a bonfire of the furniture. 4. Meanwhile, fatal casulaties had occurred among Chinese at the Central Market, end other groups of thugs elsewhere were beating up Chinese, rensacking shops, breaking into and looting houses, burning bicycles and Vespas, and oecasionally burning, but more often conmandeering cars. So far, avout 100 stolen cers and other vehicles are said to have been recovered by the police. 5e The Arsy acted quickly. Patrols were established in the Chinese quarter, and armoured cars brought in. A curfew from 6.30 pm to 5,30 am was imposed, and is still in force. All meetings of whatever complexion were banned, In a statement to the press on the evening of Decemher 10, Gen, Mokoginta said how much he regretted the incident, recalling that he had eallier warned against actions of this kind in the context of crushing the "30 September Movement". The activities of the youth groups, he said, were on 4 par with those of the Pemuda Rakjat ond the PKI, i.e., beth sides kept within the law only just so long °s it suited them, "Stern measures" would be taken if such incidents recurred. ( I have heard that the order to shoot to kill “next time" has gone out. At Tebingtinggi yesterday, there were disturbances during which soldiers are reported to have shot at the legs of rioters. was vot impossible, the Géneral added, that among the culprits were "Nekolim agnuents" wishing to damage Indonesia's reputation in the eyes of the world, or members of the PiI who had infiltrated bona fide organisations. j 6. In a redio speech on December 16, Col. Lopulisa gave & version of he events of the day, adding that thfe Army believed that the vazious incidents had been planned beforehand, and calling on the === [PDF page 111] === Restricted. -he leaders of the Action Command to report to Aray HQ by 1800 hours on December 11. Te The official casualty figures are 4 dead and 161, but I believe these to be very much on the low side, In addition there has been considerable damage to property. The main casualty however has been the confidence of the Chinese community. During the week-end, only a very few were on the streets, and those under military escort ( for which they naturslly had to pay through the nose.) It wasalso a common sight to see removal vans carrying family possessions from houses which the Chinese occupants believed threatened by the mobliany ere still very much efraid, but small numbers are now to be seen on the streets. 8. It is difficult to say whether there will be more anti- Chinese rioting in the near future. The youths responsible are probably quite unrepentant, and no one in the Amy hierarchy has so far said anything about punishment for the crimes already committed, though a number of errests have in facet been made. The Army is faced with a monster largely of its own creation; the youth grogps it has encouraged to act outside the law for its own purposes. In these circumstances, I cannot recommend too strongly that I be immediately given the necessary powers to act in the sense of paragraph 4 of wy letter of November 5 to Geoff Windle ( his letter 1621/65 of November 25 to Mitchell also refers. ) (signed ) S.J3.G. Cambridge Esq., ( 3.3. Wright ) British Embassy, Dj karta. === [PDF page 112] === British Consulate, Restricted. becember 16, 1965 Please refer to ay letter of December 14, about the anti- Chinese riots in Medan, 2. All Chinese with british passports are safe, During the incident referred to in the final sentence of paragraph 3 of my letter, the householder of Djl. Merdeka 8, ONG SENG S00, and his brother, ONG SENG TIAN, were killed by the mob, and the houscholder's wife mishandled, I am assured that both the Ongs were former members of the Malayan Association, and Nalaysian citizens, be It now appears that when the guards at the Chinese Consulate fired onthe mob, they fired low, sfter preliwinary shots in the air; the casualties were caused by youths flinging themselves on the <round to avoid the salvo. Le The curfew continues, but now starts at 7.30 pm. De Chin se are being forced, under Army pressure, to re-open their shops, but are still subject to contrary pressure, to keep then closed, ty gangs of youths. 6. We have good reason to believe that the Army will shortly release an “analysis” of the causes of the riots, in which the whole blame 5.0.6. Cembridge Esq*, Signed, British Lmbessy, Ljskarta. ( J.B. Wright ) === CORRECTED KEY PASSAGES (proof-read by Claude, Oct 2026) === --- [page 78] --- [Unreadable] (Security Grading - to be Up-graded where Appropriate) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT MH. 31046 SUBJECT: [Unreadable] China [Unreadable] Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: MINUTES === [PDF page 79] === Sir A. Gilchrist No. 2492 10 November, Addressed. Repeated [Unreadable] for [Unreadable] hour, and [Unreadable] sides [Unreadable] of future [Unreadable] a matter how difficult [Unreadable] continue the good relati[ons] [Unreadable] Subandrio also [Unreadable] about difficul[ties] [Unreadable] Indonesia in [Unreadable] Foreign [Unreadable] [Repeated as requested] === [PDF page 80] === (Security Grading - to be Up-graded where Appropriate) SOUTH-EAST ASIA DEPARTMENT [Unreadable] FROM [Unreadable] SUBJECT: [Unreadable] No. [Unreadable] Dated [Unreadable] Encloses Copy of: References and Relevant Papers: Received [Unreadable] (Outward Action) (Referred to Legal Adviser) completed) (Indexed) DSE === [PDF page 81] === With the compliments of S.J.G. Cambridge 4 November, 1965 BRITISH EMBASSY DJAKARTA === [PDF page 82] === UNCLASSIFIED Extracts from Recent Editorials ANGKATAN BERSENDJATA, 29 October Is it possible that the relations between Indonesia and People's China will be impaired? This question rose when the government confiscated new weapons made in People's China from the hands of Pemuda Rakjat and Gerwani who were involved in the PKI contra-revolutionary "S-30-M" and [Unreadable] later Peking Radio comments on the incident at Djalan Tjilosari, the unofficial residence of the Chinese Trade Commissioner. The Indonesian people have unyieldingly conducted its anti-imperialist and anti-colonialist revolution for the past 20 years. The extermination of the PKI contra-revolutionary "S-30-M" is for the upholding a genuine NASAKOM which is in line with Bung Karno's teachings, for NASAKOM is not related to any party or individual. So our international policy is still that of the Nefo countries, i.e. unity of countries and revolutionary progressive countries, including socialist countries either from the West or the East. Of course we regret the negative comments broadcast by Peking Radio over the revolutionary actions of the people in exterminating the PKI "S-30-M". We also regret that the weapons confiscated by the government from the Pemuda Rajat and Gerwani are the Chinese-made "Tjung". Finally we also regret that the Hsinhua News Agency on October 23, 1965 accused the armed forces as being pro-imperialists, and cooperating with capitalist elements. We believe that the good relations with People's China can be maintained as members of the Nefo family if both sides have a strong determination. INDONESIAN HERALD, 29 October In facing the domestic aspect of the problem, Bung Karno has advised against being obsessed with only one factor, namely the PKI. The mind and energy of the nation must be devoted to the multi-complex problem of the Revolution itself. This same attitude applies in the diplomatic aspect of the issue. When Bung Karno called in the Chinese ambassador the other day, he was in its essence revitalizing the Nefos concept. And the Nefos concept is the adaptation of Nasakom concept on the international stage. He was working to save this larger cause and has refused to be bewitched by one phenomenon alone! The problem of Indonesia's relations with China is only one such phenomenon. And as regards this problem, the Indonesian position had been made crystal clear by First Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Dr. Subandrio: "If need be we will be firm against China!" Yes, the picture must be clear now to everyone: As a great and mature nation, Indonesia in carrying out its relations with other countries - and also in safeguarding the Nefos concept - always demonstrates this single identity: firmness in magnanimity!