INDICATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL VULNERABILITIES

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• Publication Date: August 11, 1952
• Content Type: REPORT

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1. (lb) SSFA EFFORTS:
Anshan reported (July 19) the first showing of films sponsored by the Sino-Soviet
Friendship Association with rapid extension to other Northeast cities scheduled The
filmr concentrated on SSFA anniversary celebrations and USSR basic construction.
Shanghai said (July 19) that 10 touring Polish and Czech students praised conservancy
worke in northern Kiangsu, pointing out that such projects could be completed only
by People's Democracies, "whose lasting friendship is based upon common interests."
2, (lc) SELECTIVE USSIANIZATION:
Peking announced (July 18) that Chinese Transport Workers Union delegates had arrived
in Bucharest. Anshan stated (July 19) that the local Youth Corps had selected model
steel workers to attend a conference in Warsaw, where they could learn to improve
steel production in China.
Peking announced in numeral code (July 17) that a Chinese armed services film group
had left for Prague upon invitation of the Czech Armed Forces, Chinese Communist
Party representative Chi Peng-fei spoke in Berlin July 12, stating that China "fully
supported the USSR proposals for solution of the German problem." Mulden reported
(July 15) that the 131-member Chinese youth ensemble, returning from performances before
2 Million persons in the USSR and East Europe, was instructed to impart to the Chinese
"the progressive experiences they had gaited in the USSR."
3. (1c) SOVIET TECBNICAL GUIDANCE:
Peking asserted in numeral code (July 16) that Northeast No.. 2 Machine Shop workers
completed work 4 months *head of schedule by adopting Soviet methods. Tsinan reported
(July 16) that Tsingtao power plant workers had been commended by the East China
Electrical Administration for repairing a generator in 8 days instead of 14, after
adoption of Soviet methods.
Peking reported in numeral code (July 17) that the Mukden Railway Administration
marshaling yards of the Chinese-Changchun Railway established work records by adopting
Soviet expert Technikov's method of making up trains. Workers in the No. 3 :shops of the
Shanghai steel mills, with the help of Soviet experts, devised new and improved
methods for making small steel ingots.
4.,A2a) WAR COSTS:
Shanghai reported (July 14) that half the Women in Fukien Province were doing farm work,
while in labor-short areas the percentage tan to 70. Taiyuan announced (July 19)
that the Shansi Women's Democratic League had called upon women to take a "more active
part" in production, especially in farm work.
Kunming said (July 20) that in Hsiangyun Been, Yunnan, cadres called a meeting to
"overcome the hesitancy" of women to work in the fields, with 34 joining mutual-aid
teams and 700 promising to do so. Kunming reported (July 15) that the local
relief office had set up a cloth weaving factory to give work to 300 "unemployed
women."
Peking stated in numeral code (July 15) that the Northwest China Civil Affairs
Department had demanded better implementation of the preferential treatment program.
Wubsi announced (July 19) a house-to-house inspection of the preferential treatment
program in southern Kiangsu. Wuhan said (July 19) that the Central and South China,
Kwangtung, and Hupeh Governments had demanded full implementation of preferential
treatment. Chungking stated (July 14) that in Wenchiang, Nienyang, and Meishan
BSien? Szechwan, cadres had failed to implement the preferential treatment program;
bureaucratically assigned peasants to help dependents, to the neglect of their own
farming; and allowed inefficient work on dependents' farms.
Peking reported in numeral code (July 17) that private textile mills in southern
Kiangsu had been accused of injuring the health of workers by workingthem on 11-hour
shifts. Wuhan said (July 17) that the 7th Medical Team had been organized and sent
to Korea to replace the 6th Medical Team,
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5. (2a) WAR PROPAGANDAn
Peking announced (July 17) that 93 groups of American aircraft, in 489 flights,
attacked Chinese territory July 12-16. Peking in numeral code (July 18) quoted the JEN
MIN JIH PAO as urging a strengthening of resist-America ttd-Korea activities as a ;
result of the attacks. Reports of group protests at American bombings, and support
for Chou En-lai'a statement, were broadcast by Wuhan, Mulden, end Peking (July 14);
Hangchow, Sian (July 15); Chungking, Wuhan, Tainan (July 16); and Kunming (July 18). .
Peking said in numeral code (July 16) that "many signs" indicated the Americans were !
pushing forward their "long discredited adventurist policy" of influencing the
armistice talks through military pressure. Peking (July 14) quoted a "certain observer"
as saying that the American bombing of Pyongyang was an attempt to delay an armistice and
to expand the aggreeeiwe war. Peking added (July 17) that talk of "applying
pressure" from reactionary magazines and newspapers exposed the American purpose
in "bombing the peaceful areas of Korea" at a time when world opinion was demanding
a cessation of Korean hostilities.
Peking announced (Ally 14) that Chinese and North Korean delegates to the International
Red Cros0 meeting in Toronto had left Peking, and added (July 15) that Premier Chau
En-lai had formally announced China's adherence to the Geneva conventione. Mantling -
reported (July 18) that a LOOK article revealed that the United States was carrying
out experiments in bacteriological warfare at five Government laboratories. Peking
iasertedjJuly 19) that two newsmen in Bonn revealed that Gen. Van Fleet had admitted
to Belgian Gen. Chevalerie that U.S. forces had used germ warfare "in Korea and
China." Peking in numeral code (July 17) quoted from an article in TA KUNG PAO
by LA. Shakoor of Pakiatang "China and Asia desire peace."
?eking asserted in numeral code (July 18) that the American steel atrike, following the
Oil strike, had "greatly hampered the aggressive war in Korea L" The Truman ruling ?
Clinne and British labor groups were desperately trying to hilt the .strike epidemic,
but the workers, "fearless in their working elate struggle.," and demanding a
cessation of hostilities in Korea, had joined in a strong nnited front., ,
6n:(2b) GRAIN TAXESg ?
Sian said (July 14) that the Northwest Government had announced nates and Conditions
'forcollectiOn'of grain taxes--5 to 30 percent in areas where land reform was
CoMpleted, with special rates for Sinkiang. The land areas and production must at
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all times be "energetically inspected."
:Peking said in numeral code (July 17) that completion of land inspection in 17 hsien
and 8 special districts of Shensi revealed that 9.35 percent of the farming area
was "black," or unreported, land. An attempt was made to overcome the fears of the
peasants that increased production'would merely mean increased taxes, and that the
"black" lands would be confiscated.
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-7nA2c) POWER SBORTAGESg
7'..einanneeported (July 14) that the Tsingtao power plant had cut power supply to some
.:Plants 10 percent to eliminate the need for new generating equipment. Peking said
(July 16) that the Northwest Power Administration had ordered factories to rotate days
noff and utilize daylight shifts to conserve electricity, while power plants at
'Penchi? Fushun, Fushin, ffelfeng, and Chihsi had effected economies by converting to
nlOn-grade coal.
(2d)- TRADE PROBIEMBg
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Peking (July 18) broadcast a statement by Deputy Foreign Minister Chang Han-fu
declaring China's willingness to restore and develop trade relations with Britain and
all countries on a basis Of equality and mutual benefit. Peking reported (July 18)
that a revised agreement for trade between China and Czechoslovakia had been signed,
adding (July 20) that the ship Republika, loaded with Czech merchandise, reached Tientsin
July 16.- Peking reported (July 16) the signing of a trade agreement with Poland, and
one with Bulgarilin
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9. (3e) AGRICULTURAL ING:
Shanghai reported (July 19) that the East China People's Bank had offered priority on
production loans to organizations to stimulate "collectivization of production."
Peking announced in numeral code (July 17) that the Ministry of Agriculture had
called a meeting of agricultural school leaders to "discuss reorientation of
educational techniques to conform to the requirements of a nationalized agriculture."
Milkden reported (July 14) on the successful struggle against conservatism among the
peasants by the collective village of Minchi, Beilungkiang, and the happiness of its
men and women, working together in the fields and using a Soviet Almon tractor.
10. (4) OVERSEAS AFFAIRSg
Peking stated (July 14) that on the 30th anniversary of the Japanese Communist Party
the Chinese Communists sent a message stressing American attempts to revive the
Japanese imperialists. Shanghai (July 15) quoted Chairman BAia Yen of the Institute of
Foreign Affairs as saying efforta must be made to assure the Japanese people that they
have gained the active support of the people of China, the USSR, and the peace-loving
people of the world. Peking said (July 16) that Murphy was enlarging his spy ring
in Japan by increasing the Embassy staff from 300 to 700.
Peking announced in numeral code (July 16) that 6,200 tons of rice had arrived
In Calcutta, and quoted the BENGALI SWADBINATA as saying that Americans tried to
take advantage of India's plight by offering grain in return for a chance to loot
India of her strategic materials, but China demanded no conditions, and accepted
Indian currency in payment.
Peking stated (July 14) that Eisenhower beat Taft for the Republican nomination by
using Wall Street influence, bribing delegates, and offering-Government jobs.
"Everyone knows that Eisenhower always has been a prominent adherent and supporter
of the policy of the Democrats, so when he is elected tin 'uman policies will be
continued. "
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