Comment on the Article "Proletarians of All Countries, Unite, Oppose Our Common Enemy"

(December 14, 1962)

Comrade Xiaoping: [1]

I have read this article [2] and consider it very well written. It is necessary to publish such articles.

Mao Zedong

December 14, 0:25 a.m.

P.S. The title seems suitable for revision to make it more comprehensive and resonant. Please decide at your discretion.

Published based on the manuscript.

**Notes**

[1] Xiaoping refers to Deng Xiaoping, who was then serving as General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Vice Premier of the State Council.

[2] This refers to an editorial draft originally titled "Uphold Truth, Distinguish Right from Wrong, Unite Against the Enemy" for *People's Daily*. When Mao Zedong reviewed it, he changed the title to "Proletarians of All Countries, Unite, Oppose Our Common Enemy." This editorial was published in *People's Daily* on December 15, 1962.