This paper examines how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) integrated the economy of Chongqing city, Sichuan under its control after it “liberated” the city in 1949.
In the mid-20th century, Chongqing was the most important industrial and commercial city in southwest China. However, the city’s economy went into recession after its “liberation”. In order to reestablish Chongqing’s economy, the CCP government invested huge amounts of money in the city, especially during the Korean War. For example, the government constructed railways to, and purchased many industrial goods from, Chongqing. These policies had a great impact on Chongqing’s economy, and created business opportunities for commercial and industrial enterprises there.
Within the framework of the above CCP policies, the Preparatory Committee for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCCI) organized the industrial and commercial spheres. Themembers of the PCCCI were obliged to join the learning campaign and to purchase government bonds. Nevertheless, many entrepreneurs in Chongqing participated in the PCCCI and tried to find ways to succeed in business. The PCCCI was able to unite the private enterprises that the CCP could not control directly. By using the PCCCI, the CCP attempted to control indirectly the entrepreneurs in Chongqing after “liberation”.
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