Although initially the Truman administration indicated that it would not become involved in the future of Taiwan after Chiang Kai-shek had fled there toward the end of the Chinese Civil War, by 1949-1950, many influential figures in the United States were claiming that Taiwan was crucial the American defense strategy in the Pacific.

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The Truman administration initially showed reluctance to involve itself in Taiwan's future, but the strategic importance of Taiwan in the Pacific became apparent, leading to a shift in U.S. policy by 1949-1950.

Although Initially the Truman Administration Indicated That It Would Not