I can understand why the government would heavily restrict printing presses, but why typewriters? They're only modestly more efficient than handwriting.
The article mentions an anonymous letter sent to Mao's wife chastising her former love life. The letter was written on a typewriter.
I think the idea was that there should be no means of communication that cannot be traced. Whoever pens an idea should be aware that he/she can be traced back to.
I think the idea was that there should be no means of communication that cannot be traced. Whoever pens an idea should be aware that he/she can be traced back to.