(A) After twenty years of revolutionary tempering, the Communist Party of China has now become a major decisive force in the nation’s political life. Nevertheless, we still face a great and arduous revolutionary undertaking. Therefore, it is imperative that we further consolidate ourselves into a Bolshevik party—fully strengthened ideologically, politically, and organizationally—and that all Party members and all its organizational units unite under unified will, unified action, and unified discipline to form an organized whole. Without such a strong, unified, and centralized Party, we would be unable to cope with the prolonged, fierce, and complex struggles inherent in the revolutionary process, nor could we fulfill the momentous historical mission entrusted to us. Accordingly, the primary task today in consolidating the Party is to require all Party members, especially cadre members, to intensify their cultivation of Party spirit, subordinating personal interests to those of the entire Party and the interests of individual Party organizations to the interests of the whole Party, so that the entire Party may stand united as one.

(B) Although our Party boasts twenty years of heroic struggle and has already become a Bolshevik party closely linked to the broad masses, it must be pointed out that our environment remains predominantly rural; it is an environment shaped by long-term, dispersed, independent guerrilla warfare. Moreover, small producers and intellectuals constitute a large proportion of the Party membership. Under these conditions, certain tendencies contrary to Party spirit—such as “individualism,” “hero worship,” “lack of organization,” “independence,” and “anti-centralized decentralization”—are prone to arise among some Party members. If allowed to develop unchecked, these tendencies can undermine the Party’s unified will, unified action, and unified discipline, potentially escalating into factional activities and intra-Party strife, even open opposition to the Party, thereby inflicting grave damage upon both the Party and the revolution. Furthermore, individuals harboring such tendencies, if they fail to correct themselves, will inevitably suffer moral and political ruin. The fate of the traitor Zhang Guotao serves as a stark historical lesson. Although these anti-Party tendencies are not yet widespread within the Party, they do indeed exist in certain specific sections and among particular comrades. Specifically, they manifest themselves in the following ways:

(1) Politically, engaging in free-wheeling actions without seeking instructions from the Central Committee or higher authorities; showing disrespect for decisions made by the Central Committee and superiors; speaking at will, seeking to be unconventional; substituting personal impressions for policy; acting arbitrarily; making excuses to shirk responsibility; adopting a duplicitous attitude—paying lip service while acting otherwise; and concealing matters from the Party.

(2) Organizationally, establishing parallel systems and creating separate spheres of influence; emphasizing independent activity and opposing centralized leadership. Sectarianism prevails: refusing to cooperate with others; disregarding organizational principles and prioritizing only oneself. Practicing patriarchal control—demanding strict obedience from subordinates while exempting oneself from compliance. Defying the Central Committee, belittling superiors, and bypassing direct leadership bodies to resolve issues. Willing to disobey majority resolutions. Attacking others to elevate oneself. Exhibiting complete lack of principle in cadre policy—promoting at will, arbitrarily punishing, cultivating personal favoritism, engaging in mutual cover-ups, forming secret cliques, and conducting factional activities.

(3) In terms of thought and consciousness, there is a tendency to cultivate petty-bourgeois individualism in opposition to proletarian collectivism. Everything is viewed from a personal standpoint; everything is expressed through the lens of the individual. Personal interests are placed above all else. Arrogance and self-importance prevail. There is a desire to stand out, to enhance one’s own status, to bask in flattery, to boast and exaggerate, and to seek personal glory. There is a failure to conduct thorough, fact-based investigations of concrete situations, a lack of seriousness and prudence in addressing problems, a penchant for ostentation and superficiality, an unwillingness to engage in hard, down-to-earth work, and a failure to establish truly close ties with the masses.

(C) To rectify the aforementioned tendencies contrary to Party spirit, the following measures must be taken:

(1) Within the Party, greater emphasis should be placed on the importance of the Party’s unity, centralization, and obedience to central leadership. No Party member or local Party organization shall be permitted to pursue novelty for its own sake, establish parallel systems, or make arbitrary public pronouncements on matters of national significance. Leaders responsible for independent regional operations should particularly heed the need, now more than ever, to trust and obey the guidance of the Central Committee. A campaign should be launched throughout the Party to combat “decentralization,” “independence,” and “individualism.”

(2) The implementation of all resolutions and decisions must be rigorously inspected, and any instances of duplicity—paying lip service while acting otherwise—must be resolutely eradicated.

(3) Errors must be identified and corrected immediately; allowing them to fester will only exacerbate the situation and lead to greater losses. We should reject the practice of offering polite praise in public while criticizing behind closed doors. All criticism must be delivered openly, honestly, and constructively, with the aim of helping individuals improve rather than simply attacking them. It is essential to emphasize solidarity and mutual assistance within the Party, to show care for cadres, and to support their political growth. However, those who repeatedly fail to reform must be promptly addressed and subjected to disciplinary sanctions.

(4) Disciplinary education must be strengthened throughout the Party, for unified discipline is an indispensable condition for revolutionary victory. The fundamental principles of individual obedience to the organization, minority obedience to the majority, subordination of lower levels to higher levels, and the entire Party’s subordination to the Central Committee must be strictly observed by all Party members, whether rank-and-file or cadre.

(5) Each Party member, especially leading cadres, should employ the weapons of self-criticism and intensified study to transform themselves and align with the needs of the Party and the revolution. Every comrade, particularly those holding leadership positions, must deeply reflect upon their own weaknesses. The interests of the Party must be held above all else. No one should harbor complacency, self-satisfaction, or selfishness. Instead, we should champion selflessness, integrity, simplicity, diligent and pragmatic work grounded in reality, and a steadfast commitment to staying humble and avoiding superficiality. We must rectify the disconnect between theory and practice, between learning and work, thereby further solidifying our class stance, our Party stance, and our Party spirit.

(6) Finally, it is decided that all members of the Central Committee, as well as every leader responsible for a Party organization, must participate in branch-level organizational activities, humbly listen to the criticisms offered by Party members and the general public, and thereby further strengthen their cultivation of Party spirit.