Reply to Zhou Enlai’s Telegram[1]

(August 19, 1942)

Given the current situation, it seems I should meet with Chiang. I have had a cold for ten days now, but in a few days I could travel if necessary. As for my meeting with Chiang, the Central Committee has not yet made a final decision.

[1] This is the main content of Mao Zedong’s telegram in reply to Zhou Enlai.