Unite all medical and health workers—old and new, Chinese and Western—into a solid united front, and strive to carry out the great people’s health work.

XXX conveys Chairman Mao’s instructions

1. Break the blockade and change the semi-colonial economic state

Guard against impatience; plans must be practical and feasible.

The imperialists’ various struggles against us, including the blockade, aim to force us into submission. The most important way to break the blockade is to rapidly liberate all of China militarily, to lean to one side diplomatically in a timely and proactive manner, and internally to emphasize self-reliance, raising issues with a view to long-term construction. The Central Committee agrees with the opinions of the XX Bureau on urban and rural issues; they should be carried out swiftly, with determination to do rural work well, and to seriously mobilize and formulate plans for transferring cadres to the countryside. In addition, the anti-blockade struggle must seize the moral high ground politically; decisions must never be made by the Communist Party alone but should be made jointly with all sectors. It is best to discuss and decide through representative conferences of all circles. The evacuation of refugees should be carried out immediately; the dispersal of old personnel should be handled prudently, providing them with a means of livelihood and doing everything possible with the utmost benevolence. The relocation of factories inland should not be approached merely from the perspective of solving Shanghai’s current difficulties, but should be proposed from the long-term plan of New Democracy economic construction. Plans should be drawn up, distinguishing between order of priority and between public and private enterprises. For the inland relocation of private factories, it is essential: (1) to discuss and decide jointly with all strata, with everyone taking responsibility; (2) that it must be voluntary, without coercion, but propaganda and mobilization should be carried out; (3) to provide genuine assistance to those who voluntarily relocate, and regardless of whether a factory is public or private, ensure it has a viable future after relocation; (4) if a factory can relocate but refuses to do so, and it goes bankrupt, the responsibility is not ours. A portion of schools may be relocated inland. The various institutions of the Kuomintang central government should also be appropriately placed in various localities. Austerity and economizing measures should be implemented immediately. Troops without combat missions may be stationed in the countryside to strengthen rural bandit suppression and mass work, and to reduce local armed forces. Attention should be paid to the placement of personnel made redundant; they must not simply be sent away. In economizing on food and clothing, the principle is not to make the sick fall ill. Finally, it must be fully recognized that a semi-colonial economy cannot be expected to change overnight; guard against impatience, and all plans must be practical and feasible.

2. Strive for the initiative in work and policy to avoid passivity

Within the Party, repeated theoretical education should be conducted to explain the vital importance of uniting with non-Party figures, overcoming the ideological tendencies of fearing trouble, being unwilling to engage with democratic personages, finding the reception of democratic personages somewhat objectionable, and thinking that “revolutionizing early is not as good as revolutionizing late, and revolutionizing late is not as good as not revolutionizing at all” (Chairman Mao said, someone will surely add another line: “Not revolutionizing is not as good as counter-revolutionizing”). The whole Party must understand the importance of uniting with and winning over non-Party figures. Even winning over people like Fu Zuoyi, Cheng Qian, and Zhang Zhizhong to serve our purposes, though it may involve minor troubles, can reduce the number of battles fought and lives lost, which is greatly beneficial to the people. We must learn to calculate the big picture and be adept at critically studying the enemy’s struggle tactics in order to destroy the enemy. Today, with our great strength, we should have great breadth of vision, employing all who can be used, humbly learning from their strengths, and not fearing that they will rebel. The handling of universities and middle schools must be extremely prudent; do not lightly change personnel. Bourgeois scholars should be gradually reformed. In academic matters, we must adopt an honest attitude: know what you know, and admit what you do not know; do not pretend to understand what you do not understand, otherwise you will inevitably lose great prestige and fall into passivity. Proactively discuss the issue of “crossing the three hurdles” with non-Party figures. The first hurdle is the blockade, lasting about three months or more; the second hurdle is land reform, taking about three to five years; the third hurdle is socialism. The bourgeoisie also knows that socialism will inevitably be realized sooner or later, but they still strive for time, always wanting some certainty in their minds to feel at ease.

3. Several forms of cooperation with non-Party figures

(1) People’s representative conferences – Generally, about two to three months after taking over a city, once the situation is understood, such conferences can be convened, proactively turning the Party’s opinions into decisions made jointly by all, with shared responsibility for implementation.
(2) Cadre meetings of the Communist Party, various democratic parties, and figures from all circles – Convene approximately once a month. Except for internal Party secrets, strive for the initiative to broadly communicate general policy issues. Principal leading cadres should attend these meetings to ensure they are taken seriously. Such meetings can reduce the misgivings of non-Party figures, educate the broad masses of middle-of-the-road elements, promptly provide progressive elements with weapons for struggle, and isolate right-wing elements.
(3) Military and administrative committees.
(4) Advisory groups.

4. Improve working methods and leadership methods

Leading organs should meet with those who need to be met and hold necessary meetings, but these must not be too numerous or too long, lest they fall into passivity. Learn to economize time, concentrate efforts on solving important problems, and in ordinary times fully utilize circulars, telegrams, and editorials to exercise leadership. For subordinate levels, establish rules and issue “notices to reassure the public” (clearly pointing out directives), regularly assign tasks, conduct periodic inspections, convey experiences, commend strengths, criticize weaknesses, and keep the leadership constantly in an active position.

5. Strengthen education in internationalism

Repeatedly explain to both inside and outside the Party the truth of leaning to one side. Show a warm, caring, and friendly attitude toward Soviet friends; adopt an escort system for the comings and goings of Soviet expatriates; proactively explain differences in customs to them; shortcomings may also be frankly explained through relevant responsible persons. As for nationals of imperialist countries who wish to leave, do our utmost to help them leave; the more who leave, the less harm, but the manner must be handled with care.