So far as Chairman Mao's own hopes were concerned, he initiated the "Cultural Revolution" in order to avert the restoration of capitalism, but he had made an erroneous assessment of China's actual situation. In the first place, the targets of the revolution were wrongly defined, which led to the effort to ferret out "capitalist roaders in power in the Party". Blows were dealt at leading cadres at all levels who had made contributions to the revolution and had practical experience, including Comrade Liu Shaoqi.

By following the concept of one country, two systems, you dont swallow me up nor I you.

I would be quite content if I myself could be rated fifty-fifty in merits and demerits. But one thing I can say for myself: I have had a clear conscience all my life. Please mark my words: I have made quite a few mistakes, and I have my own share of responsibility for some of the mistakes made by Comrade Mao Zedong. But it can be said that I made my mistake with good intentions. There is nobody who doesn't make mistakes.

Black cat or white cat: If it can catch mice, it's a good cat

When our thousands of Chinese students abroad return home, you will see how China will transform itself.

Black cat, white cat, what does it matter as long as the cat catches mice?

In China, we intend to acquire advanced technology, science and management skills to serve our socialist production. And these things as such have no class character.