INDICATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL VULNERABILITIES

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MAR 1952 aL-'WL.
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SUBJECT INDICATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL VULNERABILITIES
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1. (lb) STNO SOVIET FRIENDSHIP-. Peking reported (June 16) that a China Youth
Congress resolution read-. "The most important political assignment of the Chinese
people is emulation of the USSR and closer Sino-Soviet friendship and cooperation."
The Congress "unanimously agreed" to join the SSFA, and urged youth to work closely
with local. units. Peking announced in numeral code (June 19) that the Soviet
korcor!ol delegation had arrived for the Youth Congress.
Hofei (June 18) reported on AN1WEI JIH PAO editorials commemorating the death of
Gorki. Nanking and Mukden (June 18) and Chinchow (June 19) told of SSFA-sponsored
Gorki programs. Mukden stated (June 16) that thousands of persons had visited the
"great Stalin" photo exhibit. Peking said in numeral code (June 17) that Mukden
and Northeast SSFA units toured Northeast cities with a Stalin exhibit, and showed
movies of Soviet construction 25 times.
Peking reported in numeral code (June 16) that the Moscow press carried reviews of
Mao's works in Russian. Peking said in numeral code (June 17) that the Soviet
people commemorated Chu Yuan's death, and added (June 21) that the Hungarian
Academy of Science made Kuo Mo-Qjo an academician.
2. (lc) SOVIET SUPERIORITY. Peking reported in numeral code (June 15) that the
Soviet Youth Anti-Fascist Committee deputy chairman told the China Youth Congress
that land reform success had "brought the Chinese people closer to those of the
USSR." He called the latest Soviet Five-Year Plan proof of socialism's superiority
over capitalism, offered lasting Sino-Soviet friendship as a dependable guarantee of
world peace, and boasted that the USSR first pronounced that all world disputes
could be settled by peaceful negotiation.
Peking announced in numeral code (June 17) that the Academy of Science delegation
that toured the USSR had returned. Mukden stated (June 21) that 99 percent of
Dairen Engineering Institute teachers now could read Russian reference books, and
were translating Russian books for classroom use.
Tslnsn reported (Jude 18) that Soviet experts at the Shantung Rubber Works had
corrected defects in hot water bags. Peking said in numeral code (June 20) that
Soviet experts taught workers to make 500 iron castings from one mold. Pictures of
Soviet experts assisting Chinese workers were published in TRUD?
Peking asserted in numeral code (June 15) that after studying Soviet methods,
"Ankang" workers were making steel free of impurities o Peking stated in numeral
code (June 16) that 140 Anshan engineers and technicians received citations for
remarkable results achieved through studying Soviet methods. Peking announced
(June 18) that the Number 3 Electrical Engineering Works had been answering queries
concerning Soviet electroplating methods.
Peking said in numeral code (June 21) that 80 percent of Sinkiang's cotton came
from USSR seed. Nanking stated (June 15) that the local state chemical works cut
costs and increased profits by adopting progressive methods and discharging
conservative elements. Tsitsihar reported (June 17) that Number 1 Brick Plant
workers had tightened the belt on a machine, correcting an operation deficiency
that existed for three years.
,3. (2c) ECONOMIC PROBLEMS-. Peking complained in numeral code (June 21) that
American embargo policies had caused unfavorable trade balances in Malaya,
Indonesia, Thailand and Ceylon through tin and rubber price and export drops.
Recently 46 tin mines were closed in Malaya and 100 rubber plantations in Thailand,
increasing the Southeast Asian demand for trade with China.
Shanghai reported (June 17) that a 46-member German trade delegation was preparing
an industrial exhibit.
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smash Catholic espionage plots. Shanghai added (June'21) that "Catholics? and others"
rallied at Yungan,Road to oppose Catholic imperialists carrying on espionage.and
"living a secluded life."
7..(3b) EVIDENCE OF RESISTANCE: Tsinan announced (June 18) that Chu Four, Tsingtao,
had set up'a People`s Tribunal to handle trials of persons undermining the coming
elections. Shanghai said (June 17) that the local-trade.and 'industry federation
called a meeting to support Government suppression'of reactionary sects, special
agents, gangsters, landlords, and "other undesirable elements."
8. (3a) AGRICULTURAL PROBLEMS: Peking reported in numeral code (June.15)'that co-
operatives had been strengthened through cadre training, but the target of 5,000
for the Northeast had been changed to 3,755 "to meet local requirements." Peking
(June 17) quoted the HUPEH JIH PAO as urging "education" of rural cadres, Communist
Party members, Youth Corps meinbera, and active peasants to join mutual-aid teams for
the farm rush period.
Shanghai announced (June 16) that local cooperatives had increased wheat-collection
goals 20 percent for this year. Sian said (June 17) that Tali:Hsien, Shensi, cadres
had been ordered to correct the attitude of wheat growers who tended their own fields
and paid no attention to production competition drives.
Chungking reported (June 20) that the Southwest Party Bureau had ordered cadres to
suspend election and antibureaucracy drives to concentrate on drought protection,
as Szechwan, Kweichow, Yunnan, and Sikang fields were dryink-up, and even drinking
water was scarce. Cadres must "correct the pessimistic attitude of'the people,"
expose rugs by undesirable elements, and explain the "natural causes of droughts."
9. (4) KOREAN WAR: Peking asserted in numeral code (June 15) that Rhee's opposition
to an armistice had aroused great anger among American.soldiers, who.felt'their
efforts were useless, and. were anxious to stop fighting and leave Korea. Peking
said in numeral code (June 17) that Rhee had banned demonstratiois.and press reports
because of anti-American feeling and Korean demands that the Americans go home
Peking in numeral code (June 18) said the Tokyo High Command had attempted to place
responsibility for freeing prisoners on Rhee, when actually American leaders connived
with Rhee.
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Peking said in numeral code (June 18) that an inspection led to cuts in the 50 per-
cent profit of the Southwest Brick.and Tile Works. Shanghai stated (June 18) that
the Number 6 Cotton Mill had reduced defective goods mere than half,by installing
an air conditioner.
4. (3a) STRENGTHENING PARTY'CONIROL: Peking in numeral code (June 15) reported
Northeast Party Bureau complaints that offices paid no attention to people's letters.
In Harbin 6,500 were processed after lying, in the files for six months, providing
a valuable tool to combat bureaucracy. and discipline violations.
Peking in numeral. code (June-16) reported that People's Liberation Army-personnel
rehabilitating the Sikazig-Tibet highway were studying four to?five'hours a day, and
now 40 percent could read and wri~e. Peking (June 20) ordered a renewed study of
Government policy, interrupted by studies of the. Soviet 19th Party Congress reports
and of the Soviet Communist arty. Shanghai said (June 19)that,tighter work
discipline in the Number 2 Textile Mill had improved production.
Peking reported in numeral code (June 15) that'the China Youth Federation promoted
the. Resist:America, Aid-Korea drive, exposed 1,032 cases of corruption in Wuhsi,
and set up 174 training classes for 36,900 youth. Peking.'(June16) broadcast the
China Youth Congress greetings to Mao: "History has'taught'usthat we must follow
Communist Party leadership; the Mao Tse-tung banner will lead`iis constantly forward
to new victories."
Peking. said in numeral code, (June 20) that the Youth 'Corp.- had-' 9, 000, 000 'members and
38b,000 uhitso 'The main work of the corps was to train youths in Communism and
"prepare the elite of the corps to become members. and expand the Communist Party."
Youth corpsmen who now were Party cadres had joined the Party,.
5 (a) BASIC CONSTRUCTION : Peking stated in numeral code - (J'une '16) that' the
Fulicin manes had completed a project hon?ring the Communist Party anniversary, while
Chungking railway workers completed 25 miles of track. Peking said in numeral code
(June 18)`that?the Ministry of Heavy Industry's Number 1 Engineering Corps had
released 400 'workers and increased efficiency -by -streamlining 'operations, . and added
(June 19) that Kunming had establiihed-a mining institute for 2,000 students anct
expanded operations to-exploit Yunnan mineral re'sodrte$.?
Mukden reported (June 19) that Sungciiang cadres met to` imnprove basic construction
work' 'thy overcoming bureaucracy - and improving their ideological study. Hy creating
a system of responsibility, "Ankang" succeeded in keeping pl.anning 'department
operations on schedule.
6. (3b) CONTROL OF RELIGION: Shanghai announced (June 15) that the--Public Safety
Office had arrested 10 Catholics who for two years,had sent coded information to
imperialist nations. Thirteen other subversives,'-operating under the cloak of
religion," including a Jesuit seminary head, were arrested for collecting'informa-
tion on weather, air defense, land reform, counter'revolutiona'ry suppression, and
ideological reform. Shanghai claimed (Jane 16) that Catholics were among those
expressing support for the arrests`.
Hangchpw reported (June 17) that the Ningpo Public Security Bureau arrested a
rrench,Catholic residing in China since 1904, confiscating pistols, weather-reports,
coast photo surveys and maps. Confederates arrested were found to have collaborated
with the Japanese, organized the Legion of Mary', aided Chiang agents, oPPosed,RiLE,
and collected information for Kuomintang agents.
Shanghai announced (June 17) that the local education and culture-committee would
aid the current drive by holdingsn-exhibition exposing. activities of`Catholic
imperialist elements. Shanghai asserted (June 19) that the Penglai High School
rallied against Catholic intrigue, while workers on the French tramway resolved to
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To the theme of Sino-Soviet solidarity, stressed by Soviet speakers, the China
Youth Congress has enrolled all participants as a body in the Sino-Soviet Friendship
Association. Meetings and exhibits honoring Stalin and Gorki, continued emphasis
on Russian books for colleges, and revived use of the term "Ankang" are other
indications of increasing importance attached to Sino-Soviet unity. Reports that
Soviet publications stress the work of Soviet experts in China suggest Russian
inspiration for the increased propaganda emphasis on their work. However, in one
Northeast factory Chinese workers reportedly solved an operational problem of three
years' standing simply by tightening a belt, a solution which the Soviet experts
apparently overlooked.
Arrest of numerous Catholic leaders follows suppression of Taoist sects. The
victims are not only charged with counterrevolution and espionage, but also with
"living a secluded life," which is interpreted to mean an aloofness from Communist
activities. Claims that rank and file Catholics attend meetings to approve the
leaders' arrests suggest plans to promote a Party-controlled Catholic organization.
Other efforts to tighten the Party hold and promote Russification are shown by stress
on the Yobs' ,_f 0iou of supplying the Party with reliable members, and
attempts to relate basic construction activities to the coming Communist Party
Anniversary. Release of 400 employees from the Ministry of Heavy Industry indicates
that basic construction is retarded. Ideological study is mentioned as a method to
promote the construction program.
Special tribunals are established to try counterrevolutionaries, including saboteurs
of the approaching elections; Local indifference to the use of informers' letters,
a valuable tool against nonconformists, also is noted. Peasant dissatisfaction is
apparently aggravated by drught, reduced production, and increased official grain
collections. The nu bem;ofNortheast aoope t3;ven s.#p;be reduced by 25 percent:
from the original plan, and the seriousness of the Southwest drought is admitted
even though only recently inca'eased:.rtheat 4b p3ex is from that area were claimed.
The Western trade embargo against China is denounced for allegedly ruining Southeast
Asian tin and rubber industries. Far from admitting that the embargo hurts China,
Peking makes the claim that Western trade restrictions actually increase the Asian
nations' demand for commercial relations with China.
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