Comments on Shi Fuliang’s Report [1] [2]
(May 5, 1952)
After Liu and Zhou have reviewed it, please forward it to Comrade Peng Zhen [4] for handling.
This is a report submitted by Shi Fuliang to the Ministry of Labor, delivered by Li Lisan [5]. The issues outlined therein should be resolved promptly and appropriately. Comrade Peng Zhen is requested to pay close attention to them, and he is also asked to inform Comrade Huang Jing [6] to do likewise, with instructions to resolve these matters within May.
Chuan
Shi Fuliang,
who at that time served as an executive committee member of the China Democratic National Construction Association.
Mao Zedong
May 5th
[2]
Refers to Shi Fuliang’s “Brief Report on the Situation and Problems in Beijing’s Industrial and Commercial Circles Following the Five-Anti Campaign,” written on April 22, 1952. The problems highlighted in the brief are: 1) The issue of management authority; 2) Worker supervision; 3) Wage questions; 4) Property ownership; 5) Back taxes; 6) Workplace discipline; 7) Labor–management relations in small enterprises; 8) Capital availability; 9) Profit sharing and profits; and 10) Employee welfare.
[3]
Liu refers to Liu Shaoqi. Zhou refers to Zhou Enlai.
[4]
Peng Zhen,
who at the time was Secretary of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee and Mayor of the Beijing Municipal People’s Government.
[5]
Li Lisan, who at the time held the post of Minister of Labor of the Central People’s Government.
[6]
Huang Jing,
who at the time was Mayor of the Tianjin Municipal People’s Government.

Return to Comrade Li Lisan.
I have read Shi Fuliang’s document and informed Comrade Peng Zhen to take note and resolve these issues. These are widespread problems, and the Central authorities have already instructed all localities to address them properly. I have also received another document from Shi Fuliang containing a new outline regarding the nature and tasks of the China Democratic National Construction Association, but it has not yet been studied. Please inform Shi when there is time to review it.
Shi
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Kou
Chuan
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