INDICATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL VULNERABILITIES
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY REPORT NO.
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COUNTRY COMMUNIST CHINA
SUBJECT INDICATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL VULNERABILITIES
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CPW Report No. 15-A--COMMUNIST CHINA
(Oct. 20-26, 1952)
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1. (lb) SSFA Activities::
Peking announced (Oct. 20) that the Youth Corps had called upon members to promote
Sino-Soviet Friendship Month, and added (Oct. 21) that the All-China Federation of
Labor and the Women'r?e Dc~accrratic League had issued similar calls, the latter stressing
"the role of women in production in the USSR and the need for Chinese women to emulate
them."
Peking stated in numeral code (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. Foochow announced (Oct. 22) that local people's organizations
had called meetings to launch plans.
Mukdden reported (Oct. 22) that the Liaotung Government had called upon all cadres to
"propagate friendship" between China and the USSR, and added (Oct. 26) that the
Heilungchiang SSFA had ordered cadres to "organize propaganda teams 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.
Hangchow declared.(Oct. 22) "that China must copy the USSR in modernizing her Armed
Forces," and thin 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 Forces 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. (ic) 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." Makden reported (Oct. 22) that Stalin's
works on economic problems of the USSR soon would be published in Chinese.
Tiihue stated (Oct. 21) that the local Youth Corps held a rally to welcome Uighur
children, who told of their happy experiences in a Hungarian summer camp. Kunming
said (Oct. 22) that Li Wen and Kuo Feng-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:
Tsinan reported (Oct. 20) that the Shantung Government had allocates. 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 comfort delegation gave Chinese Volunteers a.me'ssage
from the Resist-America, kid-Korea Association, "promising to increase production
to support the war r,ffort." In turn., Teng Hua promised-that the Volunteers would not
stop fighting "until a reasonable settlement is achieved for ending the Korean war.,,,
5. (2a) War Propaganda:
Peking asserted (Oct. 21) that 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.
bombing' and bacteriological warfare." The Chinese must "strike at the Americans in
order to make them accept a peaceful settlement." The 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 Il Sung's and Peng
Te-huai's letter to General Clark were sent to the United Nations for distribution.
The JEW MIN JIH PAO 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 agreeient"; and
dared not circulate the letter to General Clark among U.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
91confusing military, and civilian prisoners." The Americans at first.offere'd 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 fertori&s had started a campaign to iivesti-
gate production difficulties. Mukdenssaid (Oct. 24) that "because of the complacency
of leading cadres, irregular supplies of raw materials, and other shortcQaeingw,"
workers on construction projects had not fulfilled their assignments acco ng to
schedule. The TUNG FBI JIH PAO warned workers that "greater difficulties must be
faced, b and that the. '0struggle ,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 Taihue 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 series of Party committee talks on social evolution,
and weaknesses of the capitalist society. Makden (Oct. 21) quoted the TUNG PEI JIH
PAO as caUtn 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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Stiazighai ae erted. (Oct.. 19) that with completion of thought reform.among local
eiucationalinstitutions., 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.Kiangsu, teams sent to Wuhsien, Wuhsi, Chiangning, and Changshu 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 euccess in their work." .. . .
Kunming reported (Oct. 20) a public trial of merchants who carried on illegal activities
"after failing to learn from the five antics drive." Chinchow 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 politic`activity
among the workers." .
9. (#) .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 Peoples
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 SSikang to teach Ran cadres the Tibetan language and customs.
Peking stated 4n'numerail code (Oct. 20) that People's Liberation Army units grew
330,000 mou of wheat along the Manass, Ili, and.Kar'a Kush Rivers, Sinkiang, and were
mapping, plans for.nert.year's production. Tihua reported (Oct. 20) that M reform
had started in.,1214.vllages, with minority cadres organizing peasants for iscation
of landlords" property. Women also were being trained, and local organizations
intensified,' to promote various driven, distribute propaganda, and carry out Government
directives.
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