On a telegram reporting the trend of deterioration in relations between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, instructions written[1]

(November 11, 1937)

The Kuomintang’s arrogance remains fully intact. Even with the nation in such peril, its policy of control remains unchanged. We have no choice but to uphold our principled stance, advance step by step, and ultimately break through the Kuomintang’s control.

[1] This is the main content of Mao Zedong’s instructions written on the November 8 telegram from Bo Gu (Qin Bangxian) and Ye Jianying reporting the trend of deterioration in relations between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party.