CHINESE COMMUNIST PROPAGANDA MEETINGS, CHEKIANG AND KIANGSU

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 05158522
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: March 9, 2023
• Document Release Date: February 24, 2020
• Case Number: F-2018-01235
• Publication Date: October 15, 1954

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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
INFORMATION REPORT
This material contains information affecting the Na-
tional Defense of the United States within the mean-
ing of the lispionage laws. Title 18. U.S.C. Secs. 793
and 794. the transmission or revelation of which in
any manner to an unauthorised person is prohibited
by law.
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COUNTRY China
REPORT NO.
(b)(3)
SUBJECT Chinese Communist Propaganda
DATE DISTL
15 October 1954
Meetings, Chekiang and Kiangsu
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DATE OF INFO.
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THE SOURCE EVALUATIONS IN THIS REPORT ARE DEFINITIVE.
THE APPRAISAL OF CONTENT IS TENTATIVE.
(FOR KEY SEE REVERSE)
1. On 24 July 1954 a group of workmen and white-collar employees belonging to the
West Shanghai Branch of the Transportation Occupation Association, (Yun Shu Yeh
Kung Hui, 6663/6551/2814/0361/2585), attended a meeting in the assembly hall of
Chiao T'ung (0074/6639) University, Shanghai.
2. An address delivered by a Chinese Communist cadrejLI ShoU2-hsien(2621/1343/
0752), emphasized the following points:
a. Communist China is now a world power.
b. The Chinese Communists now are influential in international affairs.
c. The Americans have "invaded" Taiwan.
d. The Americans are carrying out sabotage.
3. LI Shou-hsien urged the audience to be alert against sabotage committed by
"inner elements," to take part in the construction of China, and to be prepared
to "liberate" Taiwan.
4. At 1900 hours on 24 July at the direction of the Chekiang Military District
Headquarters a large meeting of military cadre was held on the military district
headquarters exercise grounds at Nanshan (0589/1472) Road, Hangchow. Attending
the meeting were approximately 470 military personnel, among whom were approxi-
mately 60 Chinese Communist air force men and approximately 24 Chinese Communist
navy men.
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5. TING Ch'iu-sheng (0002/4428/3932) addressed the group. His speech covered
the current political situation and the mission of the Chinese Communists
with emphasis on the Indochina truce and the liberation of Taiwan. His
speech covered thefollowing points:
a. An account of the Indochina truce and the political agreements attained
through the truce.
b. The important function of the Peoples Republic of China in solving inter-
national disputes, as for example, Chinese Communist participation at the
Geneva Conference.
c. The necessity of being alert against sabotage bewarlike American elements."
d. The necessity of being alert against American activity in East China.
e. The necessity of defending the fatherland's construction and of "liberat-
ing" Taiwan.
TING Ch'iu-sheng repeatedly emphasized Chinese Communist influence on inter-
national affairs and the determination to liberate Taiwan.
6. The Chekiang Military District Headquarters provided an outline of TING's
address plus an order for Chinese Communist Military personnel to discuss the
speech at unit meetings commencing 2 August 1954.
7. At 0900 hours on 26 July a large meeting was held at Chiahsing's athletic
field for more than 2,000 Chinese Communist troops from various units stationed
in the Chiahsing area. Many of the soldiers wore chun kung chang (6511/0501/
4545) medals (badges of military merit).
8. Through loudspeakers the Chinese Communist cadre exhorted the troops to main-
tain a well-trained standard in order to be prepared for the invasion of Taiwan.
9. Suspended horizontally from the speakers' stand was a red cloth scroll bearing
white characters which read, "To fight for the defense of the country and to
determinedly liberate Taiwan." Under portraits of MAO Tse-tung and CHU Te,
which were hung at the center background of the stage, was a piece of red cloth
bearing the inscription "Chueh Hsi03082/1800) (Be determined).
10. The meeting ended at 1130 hours. Each soldier marching at the head of the
company formations carried "Chueh Hsin" placards.
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