Chapter 91 Opinions on the work of the Democratic League [1]
(October 19, 1952)
Agree with this opinion [2].According to Wu Han [3], the various meetings of the Central Committee of the Democratic League and the Beijing Branch Committee only discuss personnel affairs, not work, which makes them feel extremely depressed.If a political group does not talk about work, it cannot maintain members, and it is bound to be trapped in personnel disputes forever.It is necessary to "find ways to participate in and cooperate with cultural and educational work" mentioned in this document.Other democratic parties may also have to address this issue.
Mao Zedong
October 19
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[1] This is Mao Zedong’s comments written in the report of Li Weihan, head of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, on October 19, 1952, to Mao Zedong and the Secretariat of the Central Committee regarding the work of the Democratic League.
[2] Refers to Li Weihan’s opinion in his report to Mao Zedong and the Secretariat of the Central Committee.According to the report, there are two central issues for the NLD at present: one is the future activities of the NLD, and it is necessary to find out how to participate in and cooperate with the country's cultural and educational construction work, so as to play a positive role it may play; In the case of new changes in internal and external conditions, the relationship between the various factions in its leading organs must be adjusted as necessary.Specifically, the following points should be done well: (1) Help progressives correct policies; (2) Find ways to participate in and cooperate with cultural and educational work; (3) Make appropriate adjustments to leadership; (4) Actively participate in studies.If these items are done well, the Democratic League can make more progress in unity, development and work.
[3] Wu Han (1909-1969), a native of Yiwu, Zhejiang.At that time, he was the deputy mayor of Beijing, a member of the Central Committee of the China Democratic League, and the chairman of the Beijing Branch Committee.