For reading by Lin, Zhou [2] and all comrades of the Cultural Revolution.
This is absolutely correct. We should expand the scope of education for criminals and
narrow the scope of punishment.
Mao Zedong
July 24th

[1] The Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau Military Control Commission reported to
the Beijing Municipal Revolutionary Committee and the Garrison on July 16, 1968, stating
that, in accordance with directives from the Central Committee and the Central Cultural
Revolution Committee, we held the first study session for released student prisoners from
June 11 to July 6, which was very effective. Our findings are as follows: First, it is extremely
necessary to conduct education and win over young criminal students; the vast majority can
be won over through education. Second, starting with political enlightenment and
prioritizing self-education, carrying out the "Four Major Activities" of "exposing, praising,
criticizing, and analysing" is an effective way to encourage them to confess their crimes and
win them over through education. Third, the outdated handling style and approach of the
dictatorship organs must be completely shattered and reformed.
[2] Lin refers to Lin Biao, who was re-elected to the Standing Committee of the Political
Bureau of the CPC Central Committee at the Eleventh Plenary Session of the Eighth CPC
Central Committee and was soon named Vice Chairman of the CPC Central Committee. Zhou
refers to Zhou Enlai.