Directive on the Principles for Dealing with the Trotskyite-Chen Faction Elements

(September 10, 1937)

Boqu:

Please inform Luo Han of our following principles regarding the Trotskyite elements:

(A) We do not refuse to unite with those who have committed errors in the past but now sincerely repent and are willing to resist Japan, and we wholeheartedly welcome their transformation.

(B) When Chen Duxiu and other Trotskyite elements can fulfill the following three conditions, we are also willing to unite with them to resist Japan: (1) Publicly renounce and resolutely oppose all Trotskyite theories and actions, publicly declare severance of relations with the Trotskyite organization, and admit their past error of joining the Trotskyites. (2) Publicly express support for the policy of the Anti-Japanese National United Front. (3) Demonstrate the sincerity of this support in actual deeds.

(C) As for other relations, they may be further considered after the above three conditions have been fulfilled.

Luo, Mao

September 10