CONFIDENTIAL (THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT) COPY NO. 43 Reference J.I.C. (52) 5 23rd January, 1952. CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE JOINT INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE REASONS WHY CHINA ENTERED THE KOREAN WAR Note by the Secretary At their meeting on 21st January, 1952 øthe Chiefs of Staff took note of the above quoted report by the Joint Intelligence Committee. (Signed) J.K. GARDINER. Ministry of Defence, S.W.1. 23rd January, 1952. ø COS (52) 10th Meeting, Minute 10. C.