Brothers in Arms (114 page)

Authors: Odd Arne Westad

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Stalin: And whom are they serving?


Mao Zedong: The Chinese national bourgeoisie and foreign enterprises which so far we have not touched. As for the foreigner's spheres of influence, the British predominate in investments in the economic and commercial sectors, while the Americans lead in the sector of cultural-educational organizations.


Stalin: What is the situation regarding Japanese enterprises?


Mao Zedong: They have been nationalized.


Stalin: In whose hands is the customs agency?


Mao Zedong: In the hands of the government.


Stalin: It is important to focus attention on the customs agency as it is usually a good source of government revenue.

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