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In Industry, Learn From Daqing
One sheet vintage Chinese propaganda poster is titled
"In Industry, Learn From Daqing" and dates from around the 1960s or 1970s during the Cultural Revolution.
Poster Details

Slogan: The main text at the bottom reads (G?ngyè xué Dàqìng), meaning "In industry, learn from Daqing".
Secondary Slogans: The smaller vertical text boxes at the top left read (Dúlì zìzh?, "Independent self-determination") and (Zìlì g?ngsh?ng, "Self-reliance").
Historical Context: The poster is part of a major political campaign initiated by Mao Zedong. The Daqing Oil Field was promoted as a national model for industrial development, emphasizing hard work, self-sufficiency, and political dedication over material incentives. The "Learn from Daqing" campaign encouraged workers across the country to emulate the determined spirit of the oil field workers.
Imagery: The image depicts enthusiastic oil workers in a winter scene, highlighting their resilience in harsh conditions. The figure in the foreground wears a fur hat and a military-style uniform, typical of the era's revolutionary imagery.
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