INDICATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL VULNERABILITIES

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• Document Creation Date: December 15, 2016
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• Publication Date: September 2, 1952
• Content Type: REPORT

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COUNTRY COVUNIST CHINA
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Aug. 4-10, 1952
SUBJECT :CNDTCATIOIILS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL VULNERABILITIES
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1., f1b) Absorption in Soviet Orbit'
Peklrg 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
flag u of the T1SSR, 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
Gen. an Irdustrial Exhibition, and the Moscow New China Economic Exhibitioin.
Mukden announ:ed (Aug. 6) that Soviet experts on the Chinese-Changchun Railway observed
Stalin Pailway Workers Day. Peking (Aug. 6) presented a talk on Tokolev, Sov4et expert
pith the Chinese-Changchun. Railway. Mu den stated (Aug. 10) that in the Chihpt collieries
costs has t:en cut and production increased by adoption of Soviet methods in tunneling.
In national construction projects, progressive Soviet methods were being adopted
fo.tlo.-i.ng demonstrations, though at first many workers had refused to change their old
mutho'i and wasted much labor and material. In the No. 3 brick factory at Harbin the
complac':ncy of the -workers had been overcome through adoption of a new "system of
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Nanchang announced (Aug- 4) that Nanchang machine shop workers had organized a Soviet
emulation team to urge, imitation of the Russians, point out the improved status since
the- Lin>_r 'Lion, and recall "with anger" exploitation under the capitalists. Peking
reported :Aug.. 5) that the Mukden Railway Administration of the Chinese-Changchun Railway
lnd ?;r up 9. tTaffit, chart for freight train movements with the aid of Soviet experts.
Peking Braid (Aug. 8) that the Shihchingshan Power Plant had organized anexhibition to
popularize emulation of the Russians, and had organized teams to promote Soviet methods.
:3, t,2a) War Burdens
Tsinan announce-d (Aug. 6) that Tsingtao women were enthusiastically participating in
agricu.l.t:ural production "after indoctrination on their patriotic duties.'!, Flangehow
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 wbo :retained the feudalistic ideas that women should not engage lin productive
work had been told to change their thinking. Chungking added (Aug. 7) that day
nurseries had b-.-en set up in southern Szechwan so that working women would have somewhere
to leave their children.
Hang.:.hom 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 dutyI
4. '.2a) War Propaganda:
Nan,-;harp 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 ,;s denouncing
American tactics in dragging out the Korean truce talks. Peking said (Aug. 9) that TASS
quote. 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 ,fated (Aug., 4) that although the American steel strike had ended, it had seriously
aft~r.ted II?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
defena1vve battles."
Shanghai announced (Aug. 5) that through patriotic drives and protectionlby 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'Ito gasoline, and
farmers could stop using vegetable oil for lighting, as expansion of thelnortheast oil
industry had provided gasoline and kerosene for civilian use.
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6. (2c) Industrial Shortcomings
Mukden sai.d (Aug. 8) that the Northeast Bureau of Industries reported the half-year'
Industrial plan completed 96.82 percent, with all areas except Liaotung, Fushun, and
Sungch.iang falling behind. Shanghai announced (Aug. 4) that the Ease China Department
of CorrrunictAions 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 "some factories and mines
have been forced to close down or have bee:: unable to fulfill their production plans."
Of 1,700 accidents in Tientsin, 92 percent were due to improper safety precautions and
admir;st?rative negligence. "Special circumstances, heavy assignments, and unfavorable
comditio25 are no excuse.."
Kunmin2reported (Aug. ,4) that Government processing orders had revived production in the
20 local soap factories, 80 percent of which had been closed, while meetings now were
being held to solve capital and materials problems. Chungking said (Aug.. 9) that cadres
had ben punished for carelessness in handling a cargo of oil at Chialing wharves,
rsult;ing in explosions and fires which killed a number of workers,.
7.. (3a) Resistance tc Changes
f?aire.rn stated (Aug..?) ,that local factories were holding classes for workers "to over-
come their resistance to accepting innovations." Tsinan reported (Aug,. 9) that cadres
in CYIyas Haien, Shant;urg, had :refused to enforce the marriage law, resulting in foie
suicides in Chu No. 5.. Chungking said (Aug. 9) that cadres in the Southweat had been
warned they r>>ul2 be punished if they did not fully implement the marriage law, "eliminate
fe uda:iir,tic thinking on marriage," and prevent murders and suicides.
Wuhai. sa.td (Aug. 6) that 300 marriage law violations had been uncovered by the Women's
Drmoc:raty.c League. At Wuhsien, public trials were held, with seven men given prison
ter.m.c up to 10 years'.
8.. (3a`) Co,lnt ,i revolutionary Indications
PrkiDg Announced (Aug. 10) that the Central .Ministry of Public Security had outlined plans
for organization of public safety committees in city and rural communities to work oevretly
In apprehending spies, traitors, 'bandits, counterrevolutionaries, and "other elements
oppo ing the Government." Committees were warned against making false accusations..
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 gu_se of teaching religion.
Kunming stated (Aug. 9) that 40,000 persons attended a rally to suppress counterrevolu-
tionariei, when. several arrests were announced. Kunming added (Aug. 10) that
propaganda teams to suppress counterrevolutionaries were being organized..
9. (3c) Str_i>.a Toward Regimentation::
Hang,~;haar 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
aeha.o.l, g-vaduatea '7eing indoctrinated for college entrance, 90 percent had agreed to
accept Gov:err'a,ert control in assignments to jobs,,
Shanghai ,reported (A'ug. 8) that Central and South China private cotton mills had been
ccrd;ered to, shorten their il. and 12 -hour shifts, with the workers spending their
resulting spare time in study. Hofer reported (Aug. 10) that when the quartermaster section
of. -the Anhw'i 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. (3d) Anticorruption Drive Reaction:
Hangchow announced (Aug. 8) that "upon 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 Jung-tao for seriously injuring fellow workers
because of "imaginary grievances" suffered during the anticorruption drive.
11., (4) Border Minorities:
Peking reported in numeral code (Aug, 5) that a delegation led by Peng Tee-min tae
we'lccmed by 700,000 persons of the Yenpien District, mostly Koreans, who were urged
to steive for. greater unity and a greater contribution to the'national defense and
economy.
Sian announced (Aug. 8) that Government officials visiting Ining, Sinkiang, returned- to
Tihua to view dams and irrigation projects being completed ahead of schedule, - and added
(Aug.; 9) that in the Yenchi Special District the largest canal in Sinkiang, 560
k:Iometers long, was completed in July as part of the Chufang conservancy project.
Peking: announced in-numeral code (Aug. 9) that People-'s Liberation Army units in
Sinkiang had completed the Red Star. irrigation ditch.
Peking reported (Aug. 4) that Hai Chungk-heun and Liu Ko-ping of the Central Government
Natx.oralities Affairs Commission visited Tning to inspect lark among the minorities.
At Jning, "birthplace of the nationalities' struggle in China's war of liberation
against the reactionary rule of the Kuomintang," Hsi and Liu called for land reform,
:Earn improveraertt;!,, a higher standard of living, and emphasized the "need fc the
rd var. ti;~s vigorously to promote regional autonomy in Sinkiang."
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