Reply to Zhou Enlai and Others[1]

(September 1, 1946)

I agree with your assessment and the policy of thoroughly exposing the schemes of the United States and Chiang Kai-shek; resolutely carry it out. At present, only this policy can coordinate with the victorious self-defence war in the Liberated Areas and thoroughly smash the attacks of the reactionaries. The level of consciousness among the people of various countries is growing daily, progressive public opinion is developing daily, and in coordination with the Soviet Union’s activities of resolutely opposing the reactionary policies of various countries, the overall situation is becoming increasingly favourable to the democratic faction and unfavourable to the reactionaries.

[1] This is the main content of a telegram drafted by Mao Zedong for the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China in reply to Zhou Enlai and for the information of Ye Jianying.