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addition, the Government has also banned many local produc- tions which expose the errors and the bitterness of the
Cultural Revolution. This measure was taken to avoid poss-
ibly massive resentment against the current leadership. In
contrast, the restriction on art and film production has been relaxed recently to provide more freedom for intellectuals to express themselves. This situation has brought new hope to literary and art workers who are keen to play an active
role in the current modernisation drive.
Situation in Xinjiang Province
Living Standards Improve
3.
An accounts clerk employed by the eight-one Cotton Factory in Shihezi Municipality, (see further reference at paragraph 35), said that in response to a call from Central
Government, a large number of urban educated youths have moved to the remote provinces to help with development work. In the last five years Shihezi Municipality has developed into a reasonably modern city, with quite a number of factor- ies producing cotton, sugar, paper and carpets for the domes- tic markets. Most of the local residents are of Han
nationality. Traveller said the standard of living for local workers as compared to those in other parts of China is good. An average worker earns about RB 100 per month and commodity prices are low. In recent years some foreign businessmen have been attracted to invest in agriculture and husbandry.
Situation in Guangdong Province
Party Secretaries Change Places
4.
A doctor from Jieshe town in Haifeng County, (see further reference at paragraph 43), said that at the end of 1981 the Party Secretary of Lufeng County, YAO Liming, and the Party Secretary of Chao'an County, CHEN Yuanmu, swopped positions.
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