Generally speaking, it's acceptable. Those who haven't actively requested to visit China will
not be invited.

[1] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ “Request for Implementation of the Great Leader
Chairman Mao’s Important Instructions on the Visit of Americans to China” dated February
17, 1971, stated that in the two years since Nixon came to power in 1969, approximately 830
Americans had applied to visit China through various channels (in addition, Nixon had
privately expressed to me through several channels his willingness to send representatives
to Beijing for talks). In view of the growing calls for a change in US policy toward China, the
intensified competition between the US and the Soviet Union while continuing to collude,
and the new international situation in which the Nixon administration was in a more serious
internal and external predicament than when it came to power, Chairman Mao, with
foresight, issued the important instruction “Let Americans come, left, center, and right”,
changing the previous practice of not allowing Americans to come to China. This was an
important decision with strategic significance. To implement this important directive, we
intend to follow the following principles in handling the issue of American visits to China: We
will prioritize China, selectively, systematically, and systematically approve visits by some
Americans. In addition to friendly individuals and reputable and influential centrists, we may
also approve visits by certain influential right-wing figures, depending on circumstances. In
1971, we initially envision approving several visits by Americans (approximately 30
individuals). This will generally be based on requests from the other side, with China
providing support when necessary. The report also proposes specific recipients and a
reception plan based on these principles.











A Correct Interpretation of the Nanchang Uprising and the Joining of the Zhu-Mao Armies
[1]
(February 1971)

Article 4 is correct in stating that a correct interpretation of the Nanchang Uprising and the
joining of the two armies should be given.

[1] This is a comment written by Mao Zedong on the 29th issue of the Diplomatic Activities
Bulletin in February 1971.
[2] This refers to the fourth article of "Some Reflections from Foreign Countries on the Visit
of Cuban Chargé d'Affaires in China, Garcia," published in the 29th issue of the Diplomatic
Activities Bulletin. The content is: When Garcia visited Jinggangshan, he criticized the tour
guide for not mentioning the Nanchang Uprising and Zhu De's visit to Jinggangshan. He said
that these two historical events should be mentioned. If they are not mentioned, it will be
easier for Chinese people to understand, but it will be difficult for foreigners to understand.