| Hu Qiaomu had worked quite a long time alongside Mao Zedong, of whom he had the chance to make a close observation. He analyzed the mistakes Mao Zedong made in his later years based on facts, talked about the causes of them, and made a thorough summary of experience and lessons out of them. At the same time, Hu Qiaomu also stressed that we should take a right view of Mao Zedongs mistakes in his later years, and practically and appropriately made the comment considering the overall situation. Hu Qiaomus cognition and reflection on Mao Zedongs mistakes in his later years is comprehensive and in-depth, which shows his sharp thinking patterns, and is of guiding significance for the research about Mao Zedongs later years. |
