(July 20, 1937)

To Zhou [Enlai] and to be transmitted to Lin [Boqu]:

1. Invasion by the Japanese army has already occurred, and it is possible that
the war of resistance may become a reality.
2. We have decided to adopt the policy of holding no more talks with Chiang
if he refuses to compromise.
3. Please return to discuss this in person.

Luo [Fu] Mao [Zedong]

We have translated this text from Wenxian he yanjiu, p. 220 of the 1985 annual volume.