“The four firsts are: first, as between man and weapons, giving first place to man; second, as between political and other work, giving first place to political work; third, as between ideological and routine tasks in political work, giving first place to ideological work; and fourth, as between ideas in books and living ideas, giving first place to living ideas.”

About Lin Biao

Politician • Chinese

Lin Biao was a prominent Chinese Communist military leader and politician who played a crucial role in the Communist victory during the Chinese Civil War. Initially one of Mao Zedong's most trusted commanders, he rose...