On the Discussion
Draft of “Sixty Articles on Methods of Work”
Letter to Liu Shaoqi
(February 17, 1958)
Comrade Shaoqi:
After some thought, I propose to convene a Politburo meeting either today or tomorrow to discuss how to organize groups to study and solicit opinions on the “Sixty Articles on Methods of Work.” (Such a study is, in essence, an internal rectification campaign within the Central Committee.) It would be advisable for you to attend this meeting before departing. Please make your own decision on the matter. Comrade Chen Yun[I] may also express his views at the meeting.
Mao Zedong
7:30 a.m., February 17
Chuan
Chen Yun was then Vice Chairman of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council.