204. Socialism with Chinese Characteristics

¹ In consideration of [Communist] China’s national situation and conditions and for promoting the Chinese people’s future needs in advancing their position in the world, [Communist] China should follow the “doctrine of the golden mean” and learn from Taiwan’s experience, by exercising the spirit and essence of the Three Principles of the People to create a true “Socialism with Chinese Characteristics.” Should this approach be well-received and followed through, China could build up an unprecedented “Great China” with global influence.

¹ 針對考量現代中國國情與局勢，及為了促進中華民族在世界地位國際化之未來需要，應以中庸之道，適時參考台灣經驗，擷取三民主義之精神及精華，真正塑造出具有中國特色的社會主義。長此以往，方可造就空前未有的世界性大中國。

A Letter to Mr. Deng Xiaoping, January 15, 1991

給鄧小平先生的信－民國八十年元月十五日