Commentary on the Instruction That Our Forces Should Not Fire Toward the Port Area During the KMT Troops’ Withdrawal from Dachen Island [1] (February 2, 1955) Comrade Peng Dehuai [2]: During the KMT troops’ withdrawal, regardless of whether U.S. [ships] are present or not, no firing is to be directed at the port or the area immediately adjacent to it. In other words, allow the enemy to withdraw safely; do not seek this small advantage. Mao Zedong February 2 Based on the manuscript. Notes [1] This commentary was written on a telegram dated February 1, 1955, submitted by the Command of the People’s Liberation Army Navy to the CPC Central Military Commission, containing recommendations regarding the employment of coastal artillery. [2] Peng Dehuai was then a member of the CPC Central Military Commission, Vice Premier of the State Council, and Minister of National Defense.