Letter to Li Zhuchen
(June 23, 1951)

Source: Shuxin, p. 415.

Li Zhuchen (1881-1968) was an industrialist with enterprises in Tianjin. In 1945 he
Joined the Zhongguo minzhu jiangue fui (Chinese Democratic Association for
National Construction) and became a member of tts standing committee (See text
Sep. 2), 1949, note 1, and text Apr, 15, 1959, note 17.) Later. as a member of this
prganizotion. he became a member of the National Committee af the CPPCC,
Although be never joined the CPC, Li served in several major positions in the PRC, as
Mimsier of Food Industries, 1956-1958, und as Minister of the First Ministry of Light
Industry after 1958. He was also a leader in many people's organizations, especially
among industrialists and In the commercial circles. For more biographical
information on Li, see Zhonggong renming Ju. pp. 234-235 and D. Klein nil A.
Clark, eds. (1971). 1 pp, 489-490,

Mr. Zhuchen:’

I have received the letter you sent me on June 13, Your suggestion is a very
good one.” However, the timing needs to be further considered, It seems that
It would be best to wait a short period before we carry it out.

In reply, and with my respect,
Mao Zedong
June 23
Notes

L See text Nov. 17, 1949, note 2. for an explanation of this usuge.
Tai According to the source this refers to Li's suggestion that the propaganda campaign Vis-d-ve
Wart be Lisnched with the participation of the various démocratic parties (see text Sepl. 21.

ie, hote |) and the people's organizations (see lext Oct. 1. 1949. nove 3) and the personages

had Previously hud connections with ihe KMT government

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