A major article published by the People's Daily on March 1, on common prosperity article
quotes Mao in Oct 1955. The relevant paragraph says: 'In the early days of the founding of
New China, Comrade Mao Zedong pointed out: "Now we implement such a system and such
a plan, we can get richer and stronger year by year, and we can see that we can get richer and
stronger year by year. This wealth is common wealth, and this strength is common strength,
and everyone has a share.” After the reform and opening up, Comrade Deng Xiaoping pointed
out: "The essence of socialism is to liberate productive forces, develop productive forces,
eliminate exploitation, eliminate polarization, and finally achieve common prosperity." The
fundamental principles of socialism."
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