Commentary on Li Fuchun’s [1] report concerning the drafting of regulations for dealing with corrupt officials and for recovering stolen property [2] (March 1, 1952): Please, Zhou [3], make a decision as you see fit. The approach should be somewhat more lenient; Li Fuchun’s stance is still too strict. Mao Zedong, March 1. Printed from the manuscript. Notes: [1] Li Fuchun was at the time Deputy Director of the Central People’s Government Committee for Economy and Inspection. [ ] Refers to Li Fuchun’s report of March 1, 1952, addressed to Mao Zedong, on the drafting of regulations for handling corrupt officials and for recovering stolen assets. [3] Zhou refers to Zhou Enlai.