INDICATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL VULNERABILITIES

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• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
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• Publication Date: September 14, 1953
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MAR 1952
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY REPORT NO.
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f1. (lb) SINO-SO'IIET FRIENDSHIP: Peking in numeral code (Aug. 6) transmitted a
correspondent's report from Moscow, which called the Chinese industrial and cc:mmercial
exhibit "material evidence" of Sino-Soviet cooperation and of Chinese progress
"under the leadership of the USSR." The report termed a "great honor" the fact
that Malenkov, Molotov, and other Soviet leaders attended the exhibit.
Peking said in numeral code (Aug. 4) that PRAVDA reported China's Army Day,
Chu Te's speech, and Chou En-lei's protest over the shooting down of a Soviet
plane in Chinese airspace.
2. (lc) SOVIET SUPERIORITY: Peking asserted (Aug. 3) that in accordance with
Mao's instructions to "defend and build up border regions," the People's Liberation
'tzy (PLA) in Sinkiang had adopted Soviet methods to improve the Hami "Red Star"
Ditch and the Yenchi "Liberation" Ditch, expand irrigation, and introduce new crops.
Peking claimed in numeral. code (Aug. 6) that the Central China Steel Mill was heating
its furnaces faster at less cost by adopting Soviet methods and, (Aug. 7) that the
Shuangya, Chihsi, and Fuhsin collieries successfully increased production through
the use of Donbas machines. Peking asserted (Aug. 3) that the Taiyuan heavy
machinery factory was built at much smaller cost thanks to the guidance of Soviet
experts, who saved 100 billion yuan on the small parts shop alone and eliminated
silica refining-equirment costs by using natural silica.
Shanghai asserted (Aug. 8) that the Shanghai wire factory saved 30 billion yuan by
substituting Soviet wire specifications for British and American standards. Mukden
stated (Aug. 4) that worker Chao Yu-ho, after studying progressive Soviet methods,
invented a process to use cement instead of'lead in sealing underground pipe
ednnections.
Peking announced in numeral code (Aug. 7) that 150 translators at the Peking People's
University had translated 1,308 Russian textbooks into Chinese. Peking said (Aug. 7)
that Chinese theaters would feature films on Soviet history for the benefit of
cadres studying the history of the Soviet Com2uni.st Party.
(lc) SOVIET PEACE OFFENSIVE: According to Chungking (Aug. 4), the United States
accepted Malik's 1951 suggestion for peace talks in Korea only after having lost
five battles. The Americans then proceeded to delay the talks because they planned
to occupy all of Korea, attack China, and start World War Three, but military
pressure forced them to accept the Soviet-supported proposals for peace. Stalin had
proposed a peaceful settlement of the Korean question in 1950, a suggestion that
was endorsed by all C ist delegations in the U.N., and later Moscow gave full
support-to Chou En-lai's peace proposals. The signing of the armistice proves
that "the strength of the democratic peace camp under the leadership of the USSR is
mighty and inviolate."
Chungking added (Aug. 6) that when the Americans crossed the 38th Parallel they
ignored the Soviet peace proposals, and only after being driven back to their
starting point did.they agree to negotiate. The Americans had "profited much" from
the Korean War, and had completed a mutual agreement with Rhee to walk out of the
scheduled political conference if dissatisfied with its progress.
4. (2a) WAR BURDENS: Haikou (Aug. 5) quoted "comfort letters" sent to Korea as
statir}g that "'huge China is , our powerful rear echelon." During the last year the
'6fiin4se People'a Vol1A4e*x1a' ~CP7) sere said to have assisted Koreans in the farming of
131,QOO mou of land, the building of irrigation systems, and the gathering of
fertilizer. In addition, the CFV donated 9,300,000 tattles of food. Previously, 182
billion-850 million yuan had been raised by the Resist America Aid Korea (RAAK)
movement, to supplement 11,700 tons of food, "scores of tons of disinfectants," and
huge amounts of other goods.
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Peking stated in numeral code (Aug, 3) that 6,000 special medical workers served
in Korea on .a~..rotation schedule Peking reported (Aug. 7) .,that Korean orphans
brought to Hailung Hsien, Liaotung, had written to Kim I1 Sung about their
happy life, and added (Aug. 9) that more Korean orphans had been invited to China.
5.. (2c) ECONOMIC DIFFICULTIES: Antung reported (Aug. 3) that the Northeast
Hsian Coal Administration had met to discuss failure of workers"to'gulfill
quotas,. Antung said (Aug. 4) that workers at construction Site No. 582 had met
assignments by better attendance and improved work discipline,. and added (Aug. 6)
that the Liaotung Industrial Department had directed workers to observe labor
discipline and fulfill quota.
Peking" stated in numeral code (Aug. 3) that the Ministry of Engineering
C~struction had stressed the ~ and auctj importance of'keeping workers''houses in good condition
avoiding overcrowding. Peking (Aug. 6) quoted Chen Shao-min as demanding
better management and working conditions in state and private textile mills "which
are producing inefficiently.It
Peking announced in numeral code (Aug. 9) that the National Federation of
Cooperatives had di:.:;ted rural cooperatives to stock goods needed by farmers, as
the GQver?=%nt's cotton-buying program might be serious
nothing to buy with the profits derived from the sale of theirecotton.f aPririvateourld
merchants were accused ..f utilizing goods shortages to raise
nv~n~~,~_1 ec~~ Aug. Ported a c prices , Peking in
(`5) re PEOPLES DAILY article which urged Burma to "free
herself fror. Ameri,_ n aid" and develop trade with the People's Democracies.
Shanghai announced (Aug. 6) that the City Government would regulate private
contractors, because they had been veering away from official leadership, cheating
on labor and :.iterials, and rejecting Government processing contracts.
6. (3a) INDOCTRINATION PROGRAM: Peking stated in numeral code (Aug.
the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce had ordered business circlest"to
study the economic policy of the common program," and carry out current
Peking said (Aug. 7) that Chinese youth were enthusiastically studying Mao'sscies.
instructions to the Youth Co
Mukden asserted (Aug. 4) that several campaigns had
Government in the Heiho 6~ecial District by implemented democratic
of the asses. Sian said improving the political consciousness
(Aug. 6) that the Northwest Administrative Committee had
.,,adopted resolutions on the Marriage Law and on the misuse of statistical forms.
AntuW (Aug. 3) reported that political study classes were discussing Chapter Nine
of the. "'History of the Soviet Communist Party." Nanking (Aug. 6) stated Party le#dership had been strengthened by study of Chapter Nine. Shanghai said
(Aug. 6) that the East China Education Conference had demanded better trained grade
school teachers and improved mass education.
According to Chungking (Aug. 7), soldiers must take an interest in political studies
in order to underst d the "ultimate goal" of the Communist Part
the people's underst' i y--an increase in
ng of Communism, the establishment of the Communist point of
view, and the struggle for the realization of Communism in China.
7. (3e) AGRICULTURAL PROBLEM: Peking reported in numeral code Au
Kweichow had allotted 255,000 farm ( thca
implements to minority peasants. Elect i onn cadres
in Tejen Helen were welcomed enthusiastically because they' helped dig ditches and
fight insect plagues. Peking stated (Aug. 4) that 1,400 adjudication committee cadres
in 71 hsien of Szechwan had settled 10,000 peasant disputes;
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Sian (Aug,-5) broadcast a talk on the,need'to make rural meetings short,
infrequent,: and to the point. Shanghai (Aug. 5) reported;that farmers
were buying. large amounts, of farm tools and fertilizer because higher
Gove tt,payments fo* rice and lower prices for goods sold.to,the
peasants had bolstered their enthusiasm.
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8. (4) "BOER MINORITIES; Peking announced in numeral code .(Aug: 3).
that-special rewards had bee, given to inhabitants of the Tibetan Autonomous
Area in Szechwan who were working for racial harmony, and that a ccumittee
had been established to settle disputes. Peking claimed in numeral code
(Aug. 5) that PLA units (in)-Mochukungehia, along the Lhasa River, had
developed 6,200 mou of waste land which was now producing grain and vegetables.
Peking said (Aug,.3) that all 4ircles;in'Lhasa were enthusiastically supporting
the sanitation committee which is to improve local conditions.:
Peking stated in numeral code, (Aug,8) that Sinkiang PLA units had maintained
cordial relations with local inhabitants by donating 7 billion yuan for t4ie
Nationalities College and for farm tools, seeds, and work animals. PLA
corpsmen also treated 414,000 medjoal.oases. Sian claimed (Aug;...7). that
Northwest minorities aided materially in the RAAK drives,.
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Tihua reported (Aug. 16) that the Sinkiang Land Reform Committee had ordered
millions of copies of land reform documents and titles to be printed in Uighur;
Mongolian, Kazahk, and-Chinese, for early distribution. Tihua added (Aug,'6)
that Tihua Hsien had given. 2,500 sheep to destitute nomads, and that the Turfan
Hsien Bank had made loans to farmers affected by the locust plague.
91. ' (4) AMERICAN IMPERIALISM: Peking asserted in numeral code (Aug. 3) that
the U.S. authorities had established strict censorship to prevent returned
American POW's from talking because they feared that the humanitarian treatment
which the prisoners received might "provide good propaganda material for the
Communists."
Peking said (Aug. 5) that the Burmese press blamed America for creating an
economic crisis through the depression of world rice prices. Peking reported
(Aug. 6) that the USSR had protested the flight of an American B-50 aircraft
over Soviet territory.
Chungking asserted (Aug. 6) that American imperialists have been China?s,
trad,4,tional eneny since 1844, and that China has many blood debts to pay.. Since
the war, the Americans had occupied Taiwan, remilitarized Japan, and maintained
the menace of Chiang remnants on the Southwest border.
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