1947 In July, the national liberation war entered the second year, and the main force of the China People's Liberation Army turned to exterior lines, from strategic defense to strategic attack, which led the war to the Kuomintang-ruled areas and wiped out a large number of exterior enemies. In order to mobilize the whole party, the whole army and the people of the whole country to redouble their efforts and strive for an all-round victory in the war of liberation, the declaration analyzed the domestic political situation at that time, reiterated that the operational purpose of the China People's Liberation Army was "for the liberation of the people of China and the Chinese nation", and proposed to establish a national United front, overthrow Chiang Kai-shek's dictatorship, establish a democratic Coalition government, punish civil war criminals, implement a people's democratic system, eliminate corrupt officials, and establish national industry and commerce; Abolish feudal exploitation and implement the system of land to the tiller; Recognize the equal autonomy rights of ethnic minorities; Abolish all traitorous treaties and other eight basic policies.

The "Declaration" summarizes the basic tasks and goals of the China * * * Production Party in the historical stage of the new-democratic revolution, and reflects the aspirations of the people throughout the country.