THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. The circulation of this paper has been strictly limited. It is issued for the personal use of TOP SECRET Copy No. 45 Reference JIC(49) 50 (Terms of Reference). 13th July, 1949. CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE JOINT INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE SOVIET INTENTIONS AND CAPABILITIES-FAR EAST Note by the Secretary. A note+ on the situation which may develop in the Far East has been despatched to the Secretary, Joint Planning Staff and copies circulated to the Departments concerned.