Research On The "Three Anti" Campaign In Suzhou

The outbreak of "Three Anti" Campaign,a movement against corruption,waste and bureaucracy taking place during 1951 and 1952,was closely related to the patriotic campaign to increase production and practice economy.During the process,leaders of the CPC Central Committee found that phenomena like corruption,waste and bureaucracy would terribly damage the campaign to increase production and practice economy.Therefore,a fight against "corruption,waste and bureaucracy" gradually spread across the country and later became a nationwide political movement."Three Anti" Campaign formally began in the city of Suzhou on January 3,1952 and completely ended on July 10,1952.The whole process could be divided into four stages.The first stage was the preparation for campaign,during which the main task was to learn relevant central files and know about the danger of " three evils".The second one was the democratic inspection stage,during which leading cadres were mobilized to self-disclose and vigorous and quick action was made to mobilize the general public.The third stage was the climax of the campaign.During this stage,actions were taken to crack down on "tigers ",those who were engaged in corruption,and track the flow of illicit money.And then finalization work was done.During the last stage,ideological construction and the work to consolidate and construct the Party were completed according to the indications from the Central Committee and East China Bureau."Three Anti" Campaign was one of the important political movements taking place in the initial period of the founding of People's Republic of China.On one hand,through this political storm,the Communist Party of China strengthened its governing status,consolidated the people's democratic dictatorship,promoted the recovery and development of national economy and at the same time rectified official atmosphere.On the other hand,struggle means adopted during the campaign left many problems,which became a major part in the later critical movements.In a word,this campaign has both positive effects and problems that needs summary and reconsideration.