The living soul of Mao Zedong Thought is the standpoint, perspective and methods that thread the process and include three basic aspects: seeking truth from facts, mass line or from the people and for the people, and independence. The three aspects are of great value and guide our work even today.

Seeking truth from facts has become the basic method of the Party's work and leadership. Reality is the base of all our work that demands a close link with theories, and the truth has to be examined and developed in practice.

Seeking truth from facts requires our clear understanding that China is and will be in the primary stage of socialism for a long time; this is the greatest fact we should always bear in mind and make decisions accordingly.