INDICATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL VULNERABILITIES

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• Publication Date: September 2, 1952
• Content Type: REPORT

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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY REPORT NO.
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COUNTRY ,COtUNIST CHINA , . DATE OF
SUBJECT INDICATIONS OF PSYC3JLOGICAL V LT~"3RABILIT.IES
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CPW Report No. 34-A --, COI+r1 +IUI IST CHINA
(Au 34-10, 1952)
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1. (lb).Absorption ,; Soviet Orbit:
Peking reported (Aug. 5) that the Soviet team won the Olympics, setting new records and
accumulating the most points. At the close of ceremonies there was loud acclaim for
flags of the USSR. China, and the People's Democracies.
Peking announced (Aug. 6) that Chu Te had received Lt. Gen. Jaroslav and other members
of the Czech Army delegation. Shanghai said (Aug. 8) that eight Chinese equipment
companies had prepared-exhibits for the Bulgarian International Exhibition, the
German Industrial Exhibition, and the Moscow New China Economic Exhibition.
2. (lc) Soviet Technical Guidance-
Mukden announced (Aug, 6) that Soviet experts on the Chinese-Changchun Railway observed
Stalin Railway Workers Day. Peking (Aug. 6) presented a talk on Tokolev, Sov4et expert
with the Chinese-Changchun Railway. Mukden stated (Aug. 10) that in the Chihs-f collieries
costs had been cut and production increased by adoption of Soviet methods in tunneling.
In national construction projects, progressive Soviet methods were being adopted
following demonstrations, though at first many workers had refused to change their old
methods and wasted much labor and material. In the No. 3 brick factory at Harbin the
complacency of the workers had been overcome through adoption of a new "system of
authority."
Nanchang announced (Aug. 4) that Nanchang machine shop workers had organized a Soviet
emulation to to urge imitation of the Russians, point out the improved status since
the Liberation, ent'recall "with anger" exploitation under the capitalists. Peking
reported (Aug. 5) that the Mukden Railway Administration of the Chinese-Changchun Railway
I-ad set up a traffic chart for freight train movements with the aid of Soviet experts.
Peking said (Aug. 8) that the Shihchingshan Power Plant had organized an exhibition to
popularize emulation of the Russians, and had organized teams to promote Soviet methods.
3. (2a) War Burdens:
Tsinan announced (Aug. 6) that Tsingtao women were enthusiastically participating in
agricultural production "after indoctrination on their patriotic duties." Hangchow
reported (Aug. 7) that the Chekiang League of Democratic Women had called for active
participation of women in all farm activities. Chungking stated (Aug. 4) that Southwest
peasants who retained the feudalistic ideas that women should not eage in productive
work had been told to change their thinking. Chungking added (Aug. 7) that day
nurseries had been set up in southern Szechwan so that working women would have somewhere
to leave their children.
Hangehow said (Aug. 5) that 1,900 people welcomed the return of the No. 1 medical team from
Korea. Anshan announced (Aug. 6) that the Anshan medical workers' conference had
punished five medical workers in local hospitals for derelection in duty.
4. (2a) War Propaganda:
Nanchang charged (Aug. 10) that American planes flew over Kiangsi Province June 30 and
again Aug. 6. Peking in numeral code (Aug. 9) quoted the Azad of India as denouncing
American tactics in dragging out the Korean truce talks. Peking said (Aug. 9) that TASS
quoted a representative of the Soviet-American Friendship Association who toured
China as saying China had sufficient evidence that the Americans had used germ warfare.
Peking stated (Aug. 4) that although the American steel strike had ended, it had seriously
affected U.S. war plans. Peking in numeral code (Aug. 7) claimed that the American 45th
Division had dealt the American imperialists a serious blow through failure to fight after
losing 8,000 men and realizing that promises of U.S. Senators meant nothing. The
45th now had been replaced by the 2d Division, with no better results. Since Van Fleet
began his "autumn offensive last year," the Chinese Volunteers have "fought strong
defensive battles."
5. (2c) Goods Shortages:
Shanghai announced (Aug, 5) that through patriotic drives and protection by the People's
Navy, 60 percent of the East China goal of 810,000 tons of marine products had been
fulfilled. Shanghai added (Aug. 8) that improvements in fishing techniques and
organization, and a greater exploitation of marine resources, had been demanded.
Mukden announced (Aug. 5) that charcoal-burning vehicles could reconvert to gasoline, and
farmers could stop using vegetable oil for lighting, as expansion of the northeast oil
industry had provided gasoline and kerosene for civilian use.
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6. (2c) Industrial Shortcomings-.
Mukden said (Aug'. 8) that the Northeast Bureau of Industries reported the half=yes
industrial plan completed 96".82 percent,._with all areas except Liaotung, Fushun, and,
Sungehiang falling behind. Shanghai announced (Aug. 4) that the Eas,. China Department
of Communications had called a meeting to discuss needed improvements in transportation.
Peking said in numeral code (Aug. 10) that the North China production drive had been
hampered by the increasing accident and sick-leave rate, and "come factories and mines
have been forced to close down or have been unable to fulfill their production plans."
Of 1; 700 ..accidents in Tientsin, 92 percent were due to improper safety precautions and
administrative negligence. "Special circumstances, heavy assignments, and unfavorable
-conditions are n o excuse o"
Kunming reported (Aug. 4) that Government processing orders had revived proauctie n 'Iii the
20 local soap factories, 80 percent of which had been closed, while meetings r:d vere
being held to eolve capital and materials problems. Chungking said' (Aug. 9) that cadres
had l been punished for carelessness in handling a cargo of oil at Chialing wharves,
resulting in explosions and fires. which killed a number of workers0
7. (3a) Resistance to Change
Dairen stated (Aug. ; 7) that local factories mere holding classes for workers "to over-
come their resistance to accepting innovations." Tsinan reported (Aug. 9) that cadres
in China Helen, Shantung, had refused to enforce the marriage law, resulting in fortz?
suicides in. Chu No. 5. Chungking said (Aug. 9) that cadres in the South t had been
ned-they would be punished if they did not fully implement the marriage law, "eliminate
feudalistic thinking on marriage," and prevent murders and suicides.
Wuhei said (Aug. 6) that 300 marriage law violations had been uncovered by the Women's
Democratic League. At Wuhsien, public trials were held, with seven men given prison
terms up to 10 years
8. (3a) Count evolutionary Indications.
Pekt -announced (Aug0 10) that the Central Ministry of Public Security had ontlifea fans
far -organita$ion of public safety committees in city and rural communities to wbr?k 40dretly
fn aphending spies, traitors, `.bandits, counterrevolutionaries,. and "othei- elements
opposing the Government." -Committees were warned against taking false accusationst.,
Kunming reported (Aug. 8) that the 35,000 persons who saw the public security
exhibition at Kunming were determined to wipe out counterrevolutionaries after learning
that imperialist agents, such as Dr. Leighton Stuart,: undermined the People's China under
the guise of teaching religion.
Kunming:stated (Aug. 9) that 40,000 persona attended a rally to suppress counterrevolu-
tionaries, when several arrests were announced. Kunming added (Aug. 10) that
propaganda teams to suppress counterrevolutionaries were being organized.
9 Step. Toward Regimentation
Hnngch announced (Aug. 9) that grade school graduates receiving relief had been""
assigned'to training for construction jobs. Wuhan reported (Aug.. 5) that of 1,000 high
achc1QJ graduates ~ being indoctrinated for college entrance, 50 percent had agreed to
acoe$t .C?ove ent- control in assignments to jobs a
Sha haf,reported-(Aug. 8) that Central and South China private cotton mills had been
or?d,red to shorten their 11 and 12 -hour shifts, with the workers spending their
resulting. spate time in study. Hofer reported (Aug. 10) that when the quartermaster sectio of the Anhwei Public Safety Bureau refused to promote the patriotic santitation movement,
public accusations were made. The program was carried out the next day.
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10. ='(34YAxtigorrwption Drive Reaction-.
chow 4nno'unced (Aug S) that' "Ripon the: demand" of workers promoting the five-anti's
drive, the local party committee had organized cadre training classes. Anshan reported
(Aug,. 5) that police had arrested Jen JungdtaQ,for seriously injuring fellow workers
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11.: (4) border Minorities-,
Peking reported in numeral code (Aug. 5) that a delegation 7.ed by Peng Tsetzin waa
lood bar 700,000 persons of the Yenpien District, mostly Koreans, who were urged
to$ strive for greater unity and a greater contribution to the `national defense and,.
Sin ' amounced (Aug. g) 'that Government officials visiting Ining, Sinkiang, returned` to-`
Tiniia? to view dams and irrigation projects being completed ahead of schedulje, ~ d ded
(Aug. 9)`that in the Yenchi Special District the largest canal in Sinkiang, 560
kilo tern long, was completed in July-as part of the Chufang conservancy project,,
Peke.' noised in' numeral code (Aug. 9) ' that People 'e Liberation Army units in
Sinkiang had completed the Red Star irrigation ditch.
Peking reported (Aug, 4) that Hsi Chungk-hsun and Liu Ko-ping of the Central Government
Hatie alitiea Affairs Commission visited Ining to ins aeet work amok the minoritiee.
At, .u ng9:."birthplace of the nationalities' struggle in China's of liberation
against tthe reactionary rule of the Kuomintang," Hsi' and Liu called for 1 r?etoria,
farms:-i roves nte, a higher staradard of living, and emphasized the "need,fobthe'
ml rlties vigorously to promote regional autonomy in Sinkiang
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