INDICATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL VULNERABILITIES

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• Publication Date: November 13, 1952
• Content Type: REPORT

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CPW Report No. 45-A--COJ411[AIIST CHfIA
(Oct. 20-26, 1952)
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1. (lb) SSFA Activlttw:
Peking announced (Oct.
) that the Youth Corpe had called upon members to promote
Sino-Soviet Frien h?r
eud added (Oct. 21) that the All-China
Federation of
Labor and the Wom' '
?gym"..:: a~ is League had issued similar calls, the
latter stress
ing
"the role of 'women Lu
production in the USSR and the need for Chinese
women to emul
ate
them."
Peking stated in numeral cod? (Oct. 22) that the National Democratic Construction
Association had ordered local committees to organize for the campaign, while the
SSFA had set up a special office in Peking to direct activities. Kunming, Sian, and
Tihua (Oct. 23) reported establishment of special offices to promote Sino-Soviet
Friendship Month. Focchow announced (Oct. 22) that local people's organizations
had called meetings to launch plane.
Mukden reported (Oct. 22) that the Liaotung Government had called upon all cadres to
"propagate friendship" betveen China and the USSR, and added (Oct. 26) that the
Heilungchiang SSFA had ordered cadres to "organize propaganda teems to tell the people
of the brilliant achievements of the USSR and the importance of Sino-Soviet friendship."
Peking announced (Oct. 25) that a Soviet cultural mission and Soviet Army "dance and
song ensemble" left Moscow Oct. 25 to participate in Sino-Soviet Friendship Month.
Hangehow declared (Oct. 22) "that China must copy the USSR in modernizing her Armed
Forces," and this point must be stressed during Sino-Soviet Friendship Month. The
People's Revolutionary Military Council called upon all Armed Forces units to organize
local celebrations, and "expound on the greatness of the Soviet Armed D'orces and the
need for China to emulate them."
Tihua reported (Oct. 20) that Sino-Soviet Friendship Month would be guided in Sinkiang
by the local party committee, through a special SSF Office. The strength of the USSR
and the need for China to emulate the USSR would be stressed. Peking announced in
numeral code (Oct. 26) that the Tihua radio would broadcast Soviet music for one week,
and the SSFA would "dress a USSR window" in every public center and State enterprise.
2. (lc) Soviet Technical Guidance:
Kunming asserted (Oct. 20) that the Victory and Yunnan Industrial Company tin mines, both
of Kochiu.. Yunnan, improved production by adopting Soviet methods. According to Mukden
(Oct. 26) a meeting of vintners was called in Harbin to study Soviet progressive experiences
in wine making.
Peking stated in numeral code (Oct. 22) that after hearing "reports by Chinese and
Soviet experts," cadres of the China Federation of Cooperatives were urged to develop
the handicraft industry "by taking over private enterprises and improving them by
introduction of democratic management and progressive experiences," and "to increase
production by paying on a piece-wage basis."
3. (lc) Soviet Superiority:
Peking commented in numeral code (Oct. 21) on the fourth anniversary "of the promulgation
of the great Stalin plan for remaking nature." Mukden reported (Oct. 22) that Stalin's
works on economic problems of the USSR soon would be published in Chinese.
Tihua stated (Oct. 21) that the local Youth Corps hold a rally to welcome Uighur
children, who told of their happy experiences in a Hungarian summer camp. Kunming
said (Oct. 22) that Li Won and Kuo Fang-hao, Yunnan peasants returned from the USSR,
told of the greatness of the USSR, her internationalism, the fraternal interest of
USSR people in the Chinese, and the need to emulate the USSR. After listening to
them, old workers "expressed their gratitude for Soviet teachings of new techniques,"
and students "expressed their. strong love for the USSR, because American imperialists
are attempting to destroy the Nation."
4. (2a) War Burdens:
Tainan reported (Oct. 20) that the Shantung Government had allocated 15 billion yuan.
for relief of Armymen's dependents. According to Peking (Oct. 20), Chinese women
parachute jumpers were featured recently in. a talk on modern progress in China.
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Peking said (Oct. 21.) that a r?orfor' delegation gave Chinese Volunteers a message
from the ~? exist ?/Uner:. .~. , A. d -Koree Association, "promising to increase production
to support the .a r cr t " 1,n r.--jrn, Teng Hun promised that the Volunteers would not
stop fighting "unt.._ c reasonable settlement is achieved for ending the Korean war."
5. (2a) War Propaganda.
Peking asser.ed.!Oct. ^i) thet General Clark had refused to resume the peace talks.
The Americans had been "forced to participate in the peace talks because of their
tragic defeat," but now they had tried to exert military pressure by "wanton
bombings and bacteriological warfare." The Chinese must "strike at the Americans in
order to make them accept a peaceful settlement." They International Women's Democratic
League denounced Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt for her "unsatisfactory answer" to its message
on germ warfare.
Peking in numeral code (Oct. 22) carried the full text, of the Korean draft of a
cease-fire agreement Peking reported (Oct. 21) that copies of Kim 11 Sung's and Peng
Te-huai's letter to General Clark were sent to the United Nations for distribution.
The JEN MIN JIH FAO in an editorial attacked Acheson's U.N. speech as an "unethical
trick" to embroil other nations in the Korean war, and' criticized Acheson for "holding
back what he really intended to say" until Vishinsky had spoken.
Peking declared in numeral code (Oct. 24) that the American State Department "made
false statements"; "distorted the contents of the draft armistice agreement"; and
'dared not circulate the letter to General Clark amonglU.N. delegates.'`
Peking asserted,in numeral code (Oct.. 24) that Chinese and Korean prisoners wanted
to be repatriated, but the Americans clouded the issue by juggling POW lists and
"confusing military and civilian prisoners." The Americans at first offered an
"unchangeable proposal," and then came up with another~ "three-point plan" What they
actually were demanding was "forced retention" of prisoners.
6. (2c) Trade and Production Problems:
Peking stated (Oct. 24) that Mukden state fartor1Pe had started a campaign to investi-
gate production difficulties. Mukden-.said (Oct. 24) that "because of the complacency
of leading cadres, irregular supplies of raw materials, and other shortcomings,"
workers on construction projects had not fulfilled their assignments according to
schedule. The TUNG PEI J'IA PAO warned workers that "greater difficulties must be
faced," and than the "struggle would become still greater."
Chungking reported (Oct. 24) that the Southwest Government had organized a committee
to check on farm loans, 60 percent of which had not been repaid. Tientsin stated
(Oct. 20) that "in order to supply the public demand," !trading companies had
adjusted processing fees to encourage production. Tientsin said (Oct. 22) that the
No. 3 Tientsin Power Plant had reduced costs "by using inferior coal". Kunming
reported (Oct. 25) that a worker at the Taihua Dyeing and Weaving Mill had saved the
Nation 280 million yuan "by using inferior dyes."
7. (3c) Strengthening Party Controls:
Anshan announced (Oct, 21) a aeries of Party committee talks on social evolution,
and weaknesses of the capitalist society. Mukden (Oct. 21) quoted the TUNG PEI JIH
PAO as callin upon Youth Corps leaders to increase their activities. Kunming
said (Oct. 20) that progressive cadres in industry had been promoted, and workers had
started Party and Youth Corps membership drives.
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Shanghai asserted (Oct. 19) that with completion of thought reform among local
educational institutions, many educators who "formerly worshiped Britain and
America" had joined the Party; curricular changes had been implemented,. and
"personnel now obeyed Government directives on assignment of jobs."
8. (3c) Control of .judiciary:
Anshan reported (Oct. 21) that the local Judicial Reform Committee called a public
meeting after the People's Court had been charged with irregularities, when the
Chief Justice "confessed to backward thinking." Shanghai stated (Oct.'21) that
the Nanking People's Court promoted judicial reform by holding a public rally to
adjudicate a backlog of 2,000 cases.
Shanghai explained (Oct. 22) that the judicial reform drive was being promoted
locally by indoctrination of personnel, following exposure and accusation. In
southern Kiangau, teams sent to Wuhaien, Wuhai, Chiangning, and Changahu held 450
mass meetings and settled 970 cases, some of them 10 years old. "By ridding themselves
of technical judicial formalities and consulting the masses, the cadres have achieved
outstanding success in their work."
Kunming reported (Oct. 20) a public trial of merchants who carried on illegal activities
"after failing to learn from the five anti's drive." Chlnchov stated (Oct. 21)
that three local businessmen were given jail sentences for closing down following the
five anti's drive, withholding workers' wages, and "prohibiting political activity
among the workers."
9. (4) Border Minorities:
Peking asserted in numeral code (Oct. 21) that a Central Government team of 11
scientists arrived in Lhasa to study Sikang and Tibet conditions and assist People's
Liberation Army units, which raised an excellent crop of vegetables in Tibet this year.
Chungking announced (Oct. 26) that classes had been organized in the Tibetan
Autonomous Region of Sikang to teach Han cadres the Tibetan language and customs.
Peking stated in numeral code (Oct. 20) that People's Liberation Army units grew
330,000 mou of wheat along the Mamas, Ili, and.Kara Kush Rivers, Sinkiang, and were
mapping plans for next year's production. Tihua reported (Oct. 20) that ].and reform
had started in . 124? villages, with minority cadres organizing peasants for' Confiscation
of landlords' property. Women also were being trained, and local organizations
intensified, to promote various drives, distribute propaganda, and carry out Government
directives.
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