Comments on the Construction Plan for the Yantai–Cixian Railway
(August 14, 1952)

I concur with Comrade Peng Dehuai’s view: first construct the Lancun–Laiyang–Yantai line and the Longkou–Yantai–Weihaiwei line. Once these two lines are completed, then proceed with the Danfuxian–Laiyang line or some other route. During construction, routes should be routed to maximize tunneling.

Mao Zedong
August 14th
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Peng Dehuai was at that time Vice Chairman of the People’s Revolutionary Military Commission.