1. On the one hand, the current situation has increased the danger of capitulation, but on the other hand, the possibility of overcoming this danger has still not been lost.
2. The Kuomintang’s policy of restricting the Communist Party and creating friction will not change, but for the time being, it still has no intention of immediately splitting with our Party.
3. Li Pinxian’s troops are still attacking the New Fourth Army. Order the Peng-Wu detachment to advance rapidly toward northern Jiangsu, and the 344th Brigade to advance rapidly toward northern Anhui. Northern Jiangsu, northern Anhui, and eastern Anhui are the most vital lifelines for the Eighth Route Army and the New Fourth Army. Since they are attacking us, we certainly cannot stand by and do nothing.
4. Chiang is quite eager to invite Zhou to go. Shao Lizi’s mission to the Soviet Union seems to indicate that there is still some reliance on Soviet assistance for urgent relief. Their side is facing very serious financial and economic problems, the combat effectiveness of their troops has greatly declined, and the people’s disaffection is growing daily. Chiang’s position is not easy to maintain. Zhou’s visit will provide support for unity and resistance against Japan.