State Finance Minister Chen Yun

Author: Cao Yingwang
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Mao Zedong said: "Stabilizing prices and unifying finance is of no less significance than the Huaihai Campaign. In times of crisis, one thinks of a capable general; in times of poverty, one thinks of a good wife. Comrade Chen Yun had considerable expertise in economic work, so it would be better for Comrade Chen Yun to oversee planning and financial work. Zhou Enlai said: 'In matters of finance and economy, we rely on Comrade Chen Yun.' The tax-collecting agencies are only a few, but the spending agencies are numerous—this is indeed not an easy task. Therefore, those who are in charge of finance and economy, especially Comrade Chen Yun, have certainly been diligent and conscientious in this regard. We are able to maintain such a balance under a reactionary regime—an unthinkable possibility." In 2005, it was the 100th anniversary of Comrade Chen Yun's birth. This book is a key publication by our press to commemorate his centennial. The book is divided into four parts—"Origins," "Achievements," "Wisdom," and "Commentaries"—to elaborate on and showcase the life of Comrade Chen Yun, with a focus on highlighting his outstanding ability and remarkable accomplishments in leading the national finance and economy. Reading it is both inspiring and enlightening. The author of this book is a researcher from the Central Documentation and Research Office who participated in writing "The Biography of Chen Yun." They possess rich and valuable materials, which are clearly reflected in this book. Many of the contents discussed in this book are little-known. Reading this book will undoubtedly greatly benefit us in learning about and researching Comrade Chen Yun's economic thought, as well as in implementing the Scientific Outlook on Development and building a harmonious society.