Without a people's army the people have nothing.

The People's Liberation Army is always a fighting force. Even after countrywide victory, our army will remain a fighting force during the historical period in which classes have been abolished in our country and the imperialist system still exists in the world. On this point there should be no misunderstanding or wavering.

Our principle is that the Party commands the gun and the gun must never be allowed to command the Party.

All our officer and fighters must always bear in mind that we are the great People's Liberation Army, we are the troops led by the great Communist Party of China. Provided we constantly observe the directives of the Party, we are sure to win.