The Practical Wisdom of Mao Zedong's "On Contradiction": Focusing on the Main Contradiction to Break Through Development Dilemmas

I. Historical Origins and Real Significance of the Theory of Main Contradictions

Comrade Mao Zedong constructed a philosophical system in "On Contradiction" that profoundly reveals the fundamental laws governing the development of things. This classic work, born in 1937, was compiled from lecture notes during his teaching at the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University; its theoretical depth and practical value continue to shine with wisdom even after more than eighty years. The book clearly states: "In the process of developing complex matters, there are many contradictions present, among which one must be a main contradiction that determines or influences other contradictions' existence and development."

This assertion not only guided China's revolutionary victory but also became our fundamental methodology for analyzing and solving real problems. From macro-level national governance to micro-level personal development, accurately identifying and grasping the main contradiction directly determines success or failure in practice. In today's period of social transformation where various contradictions intertwine intricately, we need to inherit this essence of thought even more so as we seek out key issues amidst complex phenomena.

II. Exemplary Significance of Land Reform During the Liberation War

During the Liberation War period, social contradictions exhibited typical multi-faceted characteristics. At that time, China faced a complex situation interwoven with multiple contradictions such as national independence, class oppression, and economic decline simultaneously. Comrade Mao Zedong precisely identified "the peasant land issue" as a main contradiction through thorough investigation and research. He emphasized in "Current Situation and Our Tasks": "A thorough reform of land systems is a basic task for China's revolution at this stage; if we can universally solve land issues thoroughly, we will gain essential conditions sufficient to defeat all enemies."

This strategic judgment brought about astonishing practical results. After implementing land reforms in North China’s liberated areas, farmers’ revolutionary enthusiasm surged unprecedentedly high—over 600 thousand young adults enlisted during 1946-1947 alone in Shandong’s liberated area; furthermore during Huaihai Campaigns around five million laborers formed support teams for military efforts—a scale rarely seen throughout world war history demonstrating immense energy generated by focusing on major contradictions compared to Kuomintang authorities who concentrated their efforts on urban stability while neglecting rural areas—the primary battlefield for Chinese revolution—ultimately leading to their regime's collapse.

III. Strategic Wisdom from “Fighting While Building” During Korean War Aid Campaigns

At its inception New China faced extraordinarily severe international domestic situations when Korean War broke out in 1950; new nation had numerous pressures including consolidating power recovering economy resisting foreign threats etc.. Under these complexities Comrade Mao creatively proposed strategy known as “fighting while stabilizing building,” determining “defending home country” should be treated as primary conflict alongside long-term foundation laid by economic construction.

Specific implementations were reflected across three aspects: firstly concentrating resources ensuring wartime needs conducting campaigns like “Three Antis Five Antis” guaranteeing logistics supply secondly maintaining progress across156 Soviet aid projects later becoming cornerstones industrialization lastly pushing industry forward driven by wartime demands such Northeast region established military-industrial system soon transitioned into civilian industries post-war History has proven this approach balancing focus between major minor conflicts not only won victories wars but unexpectedly accelerated our nation's industrialization processes.

IV.Contradictory Transformations & Strategic Adjustments Since Reform And Opening Up                                                                                                           nSocial principal conflicts aren’t static instead they transform continually along changing era conditions Before1978 our society defined primarily around class struggle Deng Xiaoping keenly perceived shift occurred clarifying at Third Plenary Session saying:“Our productivity level remains low far below people state needs.” This insight birthed center-focused basic route prioritizing economic growth . nMao foresaw within On Contraction stating :“Main non-main aspects mutually transmute thus nature changes accordingly.” Over forty years practices following reform opening demonstrate timely recognition transforming core conflicts adjusting work priorities crucial sustained national developments Each significant transition—from planned economy market economy—from insufficient subsistence comprehensive well-off—all founded upon accurate judgments regarding principal disagreements . n ### V.Application Personal Growth Analysis Methods Within Conflicts Analytical methods surrounding conflict equally apply individual growth domains Take workplace progression example professionals nearing35 often encounter myriad pressures technology updates management challenges family responsibilities health concerns entwined together Thus requires employing theory analyze primary conflicting factors early career might emphasize professional skill enhancement mid-career could pivot towards managerial capacity cultivation late-stage may necessitate attention resource integration strategic vision formation. nAmidst contemporary society characterized information explosion overwhelming choices honing ability focus proves invaluable Just like stated within On Conflict :“Countless scholars practitioners unaware method end up lost smoke sea unable find center hence solutions elude them.” Everyone must cultivate skills recognizing dominant discrepancies complicated environments requisite competency modernity demands . n ### VI.Theoretical Innovations Practice Value Major Conflicts New Era Party’s Nineteenth National Congress made fresh determinations concerning principal societal discord asserting it has transformed into “growing demand beautiful life unbalanced inadequate developmental relations”. Such monumental theoretical innovation inherits methodological essence found within On Conflict yet integrates features unique today marking elevated understanding socialist construction rules guiding policy formulation foundational adherence .From poverty alleviation rural revitalization supply-side reforms quality-driven advancements series strategies initiated reflect precise grasping aforementioned central disputes once again validating methodological worth derived from On Conflict -only seizing predominant disagreement allows pinpoint direction realize breakthroughs.