Commentary on the Report by the CPC Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Concerning the Theoretical Study of Cadres in the Ministry’s Organs [1] (April 6, 1964)  Return to Comrade Chen Yi.
I have read this document.
This approach is very good.
I wonder whether our various embassies abroad also engage in theoretical study?
Mao Zedong April 6 Based on a copy preserved in the Central Archives and published accordingly.
Note [1] Refers to the report by the CPC Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the study of the works of Marx, Engels, Lenin, Stalin, and Chairman Mao among cadres in the ministry’s organs.
The report states that from March 1963 to March 1964, the ministry’s organs held five refresher courses for cadres at or above the 17th rank and two smaller refresher courses for those below the 18th rank, focusing on relevant works of Marx, Engels, Lenin, Stalin, and Mao Zedong.
As a result of these studies, considerable gains were made.
These primarily manifested themselves as follows: (1) A deeper understanding of the basic principles of Marxism-Leninism and a more thorough grasp of modern revisionism, thereby enhancing courage and confidence in the struggle against revisionism; (2) An intensified understanding of Mao Zedong Thought and of the Party’s line and policies; (3) A strengthened class consciousness and a greater sense of self-awareness in safeguarding our country against revisionism; (4) A renewed recognition of the importance of studying theory, accompanied by increased confidence and interest.
Over the past year, the sustained and effective implementation of theoretical study has been possible,

in addition to the pervasive sense throughout the organization that the situation was pressing and that study was imperative, largely because a system of short-term, off-duty rotational training had been put in place, integrating three forms of learning: centralized refresher courses, decentralized study, and self-study during spare time.
To ensure that such rotational training becomes a regular institutional practice, particular attention must be paid, in concrete arrangements, to the following: (1) Comprehensive planning that balances work and study, giving priority to work while at the same time guaranteeing sufficient time for study; (2) Keeping the duration of each training session brief so as to maintain a continuous flow without interruption.