The Malayan Communist Party as Recorded in the Comintern Files

(2) Middle-level cadres:
Chi Cheng? (Ци Чен. 池 成 ?). Fujian, 24 years old. In the early Sino-Japanese War period, he
established the CNLVC. Boycott Japanese goods movement. Joined the Party in 1937. A member
of the cell-secretariat relating to organizational problem.
Jiang Xing? (Цзян Син. 江 星 ?). Woman. 30 years old. Secretary of Party’s women’s cell. Former
construction worker. Well known woman activist in Singapore. Joined the Party in 1937. Led strike
at the Sun Siang (Сунсян) Factory in 1939. Secretary in 1940.
Bing Kun? (Бин Кун. 宾 坤 ?) . Fujian, 29 years old. Worked in a youth organization. Joined the
Party in 1937. Standing Committee member of the Anti-Japanese Relief China Youth Association.
Singapore Anti-Enemy Association, 1939.
Huang Ying-xiang? (Хуан Ин сян. 黄 英 祥 ?). Chaozhou, 18 years old. The most revolutionary
student in Singapore. Representative of the Singapore Student Anti-Enemy Society (SSAES). Left
school in 1937. Worked in the SSAES. Joined the Party in 1939.
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2. Conclusion of the 7 February 1942 review of the MCP’s policies and activities by the three
Comintern reviewers
This Russian-language document is summarized below.
Cruxes are shown first: (1) Slogans of the CCP were mechanically transferred to the MCP. (2)
Slogans which were too compromising to bourgeoisie and British Imperialist were adopted. (3)
Work on Malays and Indians were neglected. The Party resolutions did not reflect demands of
peasants. (4) Even among Chinese as well as factory workers, Party’s influence was limited. (5)
Ideological education was insufficient.
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