Comments and Revisions on the "Resolution on Strengthening Political and Ideological Work in the Military" [!] and the Draft Directive for Its Circulation by the Central Committee [2]
(December 14 and 21, 1960)

Comrades Liu, Zhu, Zhou, Deng, and Peng [1]:
This document has been revised, and the revisions have been approved by several comrades from the Military Commission and the General Political Department (Luo, Xiao, Liu Zhijian [2]). It is now submitted for your review. It is hoped that you will complete your review within approximately ten days and hand it over to Shangkun [3] for distribution to the Party, government, military, and civilian systems, with the military system receiving it first. Although the document is lengthy, it is not difficult to read. The revisions were carried out by a small group consisting of Comrades Chen Boda, Tian Jiaying, and others.

Mao Zedong
December 14

The meeting pointed out that the fundamental characteristic of the current international situation is, as Comrade Mao Zedong long ago indicated, that the East Wind continues to prevail over the West Wind; the enemy deteriorates day by day, while we grow stronger day by day. The possibility of achieving lasting peace exists, but as long as the imperialist system persists, the danger of a world war breaking out will also remain.

Mao Zedong Thought represents the creative development of Marxism-Leninism, applying its universal truths in the era of imperialism's collapse and socialism's triumph, through the concrete practice of the Chinese revolution and the collective struggle of the Party and the people.

IV
In particular, leading cadres must earnestly study, diligently read Comrade Mao Zedong's works, and thoroughly study the classic works of Marx, Engels, Lenin, and Stalin, grasping their essence to analyze and resolve practical problems.

V
The militia must pay attention to the purity of its composition. The militia must be placed under the leadership of reliable Party cadres.

VI
Cadres in the military who possess the necessary educational background must study the classic works of Marx, Engels, Lenin, and Stalin. The method of study must be aimed at...