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Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party

The Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party (Chinese: 九评共产党, Jiǔ Píng Gòngchǎn Dǎng) is a collection of essays first published in November 2004 by the Chinese-language newspaper The Epoch Times. The work is a critical analysis of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), examining its history, ideology, and governance. It highlights what it characterizes as the CCP’s authoritarian methods, alleged corruption, and negative impacts on Chinese society and culture.

Content and Themes

The Nine Commentaries consists of nine essays, each addressing a distinct aspect of the CCP. The topics covered include the Party's use of propaganda, political violence, suppression of dissent, and its erosion of traditional Chinese values. The work argues that the CCP’s rule is marked by moral corruption and incompatibility with universal human values. The essays describe the CCP as fundamentally opposed to freedom, democracy, and traditional ethics, painting it as a destructive force both within China and globally.

Impact and Reception

The publication of the Nine Commentaries is credited with inspiring the "Tuidang" (Quit the Party) movement. This campaign encourages members of the CCP and its affiliated organizations, such as the Communist Youth League and the Young Pioneers, to publicly renounce their membership. As of recent estimates, over 400 million individuals have reportedly declared their withdrawal from these organizations, though these numbers remain difficult to independently verify.

Critics have questioned the objectivity and credibility of the Nine Commentaries, noting its association with The Epoch Times, which is linked to the Falun Gong spiritual movement. While some see the essays as a significant critique of authoritarianism, others regard them as politically motivated and lacking academic rigor.

Distribution and Censorship

The Nine Commentaries is banned in mainland China, where the government tightly controls political discourse and suppresses material critical of the CCP. Despite this, the essays have been widely disseminated through underground networks, digital platforms, and Chinese-speaking communities abroad. The publication has also been translated into over 30 languages, broadening its global reach.

Legacy

The Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party remains a polarizing work. Supporters praise it as an incisive critique of the CCP’s history and governance, while detractors argue that its partisan tone undermines its credibility. Its publication has had a lasting impact on debates surrounding human rights, governance, and freedom in modern China.

References

The Epoch Times. "Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party." Accessed November 28, 2024. https://www.ninecommentaries.com.
Chang, Maria Hsia. Falun Gong: The End of Days. Yale University Press, 2004. ISBN 0300105425.
Human Rights Watch. "Dangerous Meditation: China's Campaign Against Falun Gong." 2002. https://www.hrw.org/reports/2002/china/.
Tong, James. "An Organizational Analysis of the Falun Gong: Structure, Communications, Financing." The China Quarterly, vol. 171, 2002, pp. 636–660. doi:10.1017/S0009443902000351.
Bhattacharji, Preeti. "Falun Gong." Council on Foreign Relations Backgrounder. July 15, 2009. https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/falun-gong.
Zhao, Yuezhi. Communication in China: Political Economy, Power, and Conflict. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2008. ISBN 9780742540570.