Health first

1On June 9th, 950, Mao Zedong wrote to Ma Xulun, Minister of Education, in view of the fact that students were overburdened and their physical fitness was declining at that time: "All schools should pay attention to health first and study second. Insufficient nutrition, appropriate increase in funding. Time for study and meetings should be greatly reduced. Patients should receive special treatment. All schools in the country should be like this. " This fully reflects Mao Zedong's deep concern for the academic burden and physical health of young students.