INDICATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL VULNERABILITIES

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• Publication Date: June 1, 1953
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1. (la) SOVIET ECONOMIC PENETRATION. Peking (May 5) quoted a Kazakh delegate to
the Seventh Trade Union Congress, a representative of the Sino-Soviet Petroleum
Company, as praising cordial relations between Soviet company officials and Sinkiang
natives, who "enjoy living together" as well as working together. Peking reported in
numeral code (May 8) that Tihua was holding an exhibit of Soviet and Chinese
construction:
2. (lb) SINO-SOVIET FRIENDSHIP: Mukden stated (May 9) that the Northeast population
held celebrations honorixlg the Soviet victory over Fascist Germany. Peking in.
numeral code (May 11) transmitted the Soviet Order of the Day on the Victory
Anniversary, and reported that the Northeast Sino-Soviet Friendship Association was
holding victory meetings. Canton said (May 6) that Kwangtung sugar mill workers
sent greetings to Soviet workers on May Day.
Peking in numeral code (May 4) quoted a TASS dispatch giving a China trade union
delegate's Impressions of Moscow May Day celebrations. Peking announced in numeral
code (May 7) that Lithuanians Museum of Revolutionary History held an exhibition
depi,'ating China's achievements, and added (May 8) that Moscow had published Hu
Cblao-mugs "Thirty Years of the Chinese Communist Party."
3. (lo) SOVIET SUPERIORITY. Peking (May 9) reported a Trade Union Congress talk
by Resist America -Aid Korea Transport Corps delegate (Fa) Yung crediting Soviet
shop advisers with the remarkable technical progress achieved by Chinese workers.
Peking asserted in numeral code (May 6) that the Changchun Scientific Institute
made spectacular achievements in construction materials research through Soviet
methods. Peking added (May 7) that a Soviet export at the Lungfeng colliery,
Fushun., eliminated gas explosions by use of air pumps,, Peking stated in numeral cods
(Me d) that State sheep fans in the Sikang Tibetan area (is4provad their flocks by
use) of Soviet sheep.
Peking in numeral code (May 9) reported Soviet a.elebrations?honoring the Russian
inventor of the radio; claimed that Taiyuan workers had made stainless steel "up to
Soviet standards"; and, said that the Northwest Agricultural Institute had success-
fully adopted Soviet teaching methods. Peking reported (May 10) that Lai Jo-yu
lauded Russian industrial progress and urged Chinese workers "to learn from the
USSR."
Mukden (May ',) quoted the Tungpei JIM PAO as saying that Soviet experts, and
reliance on advanced Soviet technology) made possible the successful installation
of automatic machinery at "Ankang." Antung asserted (May 7) that workers at
factory no. 206 successfully promoted Soviet production experiences.
Shanghai stated (May 10) that Shanghai hospitals had cured cases heretofore
considered incurable by use of progressive Soviet medical practices. Wuhan (May 4)
quoted Central-South Deputy Chairman Yoh Chien-ying as telling cadres to promote
construction among the masses after first studying Soviet experiences.
4. (la) WAR BURDENS: Peking reported in numeral code (May 4) that 44 young women,
trained at Fushun as safety technicians, would be given mining assignments. Peking
in numeral code (May 6) credited Marriage Law implementation propaganda with over-
coming rural feudalistic practices; "as a result, women have taken a greater
interest in production and in improving their abilities."
Shanghai (May 8) broadcast a talk, "Daughters of China at the Korean Front,"
extolling war exploits of women. Chungking announced (May 8) that the Yunnan
power plant had trained one group of women workers, with a second group soon to
.tort training..
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Peking stated in numeral code (May 9) that 1,200 Western-type medical practitioners,
who had no licenses "because they did not-have the qualifications," were examined
in Tientsin, and provision was made for licensing them.
5 (2c) ECONOMIC DIFFICULTIES: Peking in numeral code (May 4) announced the
arrival of an African trade delegation, and (May 10) mentioned Soviet and Czech
salesmen "who came to China to promote trade." Peking in numeral code (May 10
reported that British capitalists were "angered at American attempts" to out otf
trade with Communist channels.
Peking stated in numeral code (May 5) that through Soviet "retail.sales estimation"
methods, the Northeast Merchandise Company had improved its operating efficiency
and sales. Peking claimed in numeral code (May 8) that Kansu Moslems had "solved
their livelihood and production problems" by selling products to State trading
companies. Nanking reported (May 10) that 46 Wuhsi business establishments were
"persuaded by their shop clerks not to close up."
Nanking announced (May 4) that the Kiangsi Coal Mining Administration had ordered
power conservation, and organized teams to implement'the order. Shanghai reported
(May 4) that Shanghai firms owing unpdid income taxes would be prosecuted, and
added (May 95 that local rentals above 5 million Yuan must be registered.
6. (3a) BUR.EAUCRATIC WEAKNESSES: Peking in numeral code (May 7) reported that the
Central-South Flood Prevention Office had ordered cadres to "overcome bureaucracy"
and improve techniques in flood control. Teitsihar announced (May 8) that many plans
submitted by local State enterprises had been pronounced impractical.- Canton said
(May 7) that local cadres bad been mobilized to combat bureaucracy. Chungking
(May 10) quoted the Szechwan Election Committee's warnings against bureaucracy and
"violation of discipline."
' (3a) STRENGTHENING PARTY CONTROL: Peking stated in numeral code (May'5) that
the CQmmuniet,Party was training teachers for Marxist-Ieninist theory classes among
cadres. Peking said in numeral code (May 7) that 3,100 Central-$ojth cadres were
(reassigned)-.following "completion of the readjustment program,' and added..(May 9)
that Youth Corps units organized among the Chinese People's Volunteers in Korea had
given outstanding performances.
Shanghai, announce, (May 4), that the Communist Party's Marx-Lenin Ni ht School was
conducting cadre! ca.aeses, in Soviet documents. Sian reported (Day 5 .that the
Northwest ;, Touth; ;corps now-; had 14)905 chapters with a total of 33~, 300 members, of
whom 7,775 had become Communist Party members.
8. (3a) IDEOLOGICAL PROMOTION: Peking announced in numeral code (May 4) that the
People's Publishing: House had reprinted thousands of Marx's works in honor of his
birtb a iversary; that the Post Office would print special anniversary stamps;
and, that the JEN MIN JIH PAO ran editorials calling for application of Marxist
theories. Peking (May 5..) reported various local, Marx Anniversary, meetings.
Shang} +i. announced (Mar 4) that a local workers' exhibit would comem orate Marx f s
birth anniversary. Chungking asserted (May 8) that the masses were buying copies
of Marx's "Das Kapital." Sian).Mukden, and Canton (May 6) reported Marx Memorial
Meetings.
9. (3a), COUNTERREVOLUTIONARY INDICATIONS : Peking reported in numeral code (May 5)
that the-People's Government had settled Muli Tibetan Area, Sikang, disputes by
,-,,,;operating with the minorities to "wipe out special agents and bandit remnants."
Mukden announced (May 7) that Northeast cadres had been ordered to tighten
inspections because of the frequency of devastating forest fires. Tsinan said
(May 8) that Tenghsien, Shantung, teachers were ordered to concentrate on teaching, and
to restrain distracting social activities and "the holding of too many meetings."
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10. (3e) AGRICULTURAL REMOLDING: Mukden (May 8) reported the existence of: 542
Northeast State Farms, 29 of them mechanized; six collective farms; and, 1,307
cooperatives. Peking stated in numeral code (May 7) that the State Hsintuchiao
Farm, Sikang, which was started in April, would promote the use of modern equipment
among Tibetan farmers. Peking announced (May 9) that the Shantung Communist Party
had designated "basic counties" where rural work would be strengthened.
Nanking(May 8) reported that Huaiyin, Yencheng, and Esuchow, Kiangsu, cadres were
directing peasants suffering from crop failure "to promote relief production and
help themselves." Chungking reported (May 5) that Ta Hsien, Szechwan, cadres were
ordered to "refrain from a dictatorial attitude" in promoting farm production.
According to Peking in numeral code (May 6) the JEN MIN JIH PAO quoted from Lenin
in saying that though the peasant is slower than the worker in accepting Coma:unist
leadership, "his stability and reliability are a million times greater."
Peking reported in numeral code (May 6) that Chiaoho Hsien, Kirin, authorities had
transferred surplus manpower to construction projects in order to "control the aim-
less movement of peasants." Sian said (May 5) that Shensi local authorities were
notified not to allow peasants to "drift to town aimlessly," and that 8,600 peasants
from Shensi and 4,000 from Kiangsu, Shantung, and Ronan had "listened to persuasion"
and left Sian for home after being provided with traveling expenses.
11. (4) BORDER MINORITIES: Peking stated in numeral code (May 3) that Sinkiang
now published the HSIN SHENG HUO in Hsibo dialect, and added (May 7) that 74,040
Sinkiang private commercial enterprises were organizing a federation.
Peking announced in numeral code (May 7) that 50 iron workers were sent to Juili
Hsien, Sikang, to make farm implements because of the shortage there. Chungking
asserted (May 8) that the People's Liberation Army and other Chinese missions had
made great contributions to Lhasa's cultural, industrial, and agricultural
development.
12. (4) ASIAN AFFAIRS: Peking asserted in numeral code (May 8) that the "long and
truculent" U.S. rule had aroused anti-American sentiment among the Japanese, who
were developing organized opposition to the use of Chinese and Korean war prisoners
as special agents, and are demanding the immediate release of the prisoners.
Peking claimed in numeral code (May 9) that the "puppet Quirino Government" was in
panic because of increasing Huk attacks. Curfews had been ordered, with Americans
warned not to travel at night. The PRIM THAI was quoted as saying that the Thai
masses, anxious to avoid war, want their government to refuse the use of Thai
bases to foreign troops.
Peking (May 10) quoted Chinese officials in denouncing as "fabrications" Wellington
Koo's charges, published by the NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, that China, the USSR, and
the Viet Minh had signed an agreement for the use of Chinese manpower and Russian
equipment in Vietnam. TASS also denied the report, calling it "sheer fabrication,
intended to mislead world public opinion."
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Marx's birth anniversary, used as propaganda to promote Communist theories, elicits
widespread Party efforts to accelerate ideological indoctrination through special
teacher training programs, night schools, and expansion of the Youth Corps. Soviet
propaganda also is widely echoed by the. Sino-Soviet Friendship Association on the
anniversary of Germany's defeat which, of course, is credited solely to the Soviet
armies; and, in celebrations honoring *the Russian inventor of the radio."
References to the "cordial treatment" accorded to Russians working with the SIno-
Soviet Petroleum Company indicate the degree of Soviet participation in the
exploitation of Chinas natural resources, but also suggest possible difficulties
in relations with Sinkiang minorities.
Induction of women into industry continues, and exploits of women at the Korean
front are increasingly featured. Czech and Soviet representatives attempt to
promote trade, and the arrival of an African trade delegation is mentioned. Britain
is cited as the authority for condemning U.S. attempts to restrict Communist trade.
It is admitted that Kansu Moslems have difficulty in marketing their products,
determined steps are taken to cope with power shortages; collection of rents and
income taxes is a problem; and, groups of merchants are forced to remain in business
as a result of pressure applied through shop clerks. Claims of miraculous achieve-
ments through Soviet medical practices fail to hide the doctor shortage, illustrated
by steps to license 1,200 "Western-type" practitioners who had previously been
pronounced "unqualified."
Presence of "special agents and bandit remnants" is admitted, while warnings that
teachers must "not hold too many meetings" suggest that such meetings have been of
doubtful ideological value. Cadres are still warned to proceed cautiously in dealing
with farmers who, although initially reluctant, represgnt potentially valuable
Communist prospects. The transfer of "surplus manpower"'to construction projects
in order to counter the serious problem of peasant migration to the cities suggests
that forced labor may be envisaged as avsolution.?
Peking and Moscow promptly take the defensive in dewing a reported agreement with
loo Chi Minh on the use Chinese manpower and Russian equipment in Vietnam. At the
same time claims are made that the people of Thailand, anxious to avoid war, oppose
the use of Thai bases by foreign soldiers, and that the people of Japan demand the
immediate release of Chinese and Korean POW's.
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