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	=== Bureaucrat capitalism ===		=== Bureaucrat capitalism ===
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	"Bureaucrat capitalism" is the Maoist concept of the economic system established in [[Imperialism\|imperialized]] countries. With bureaucrat capitalism, the local [[Feudalism\|feudal]] strata combine with the comprador bourgeoisie to establish an exploitative system for the benefit of the imperialist bourgeoisie.		"Bureaucrat capitalism" is the Maoist concept of the economic system established in [[Imperialism\|imperialized]] countries. With bureaucrat capitalism, the local [[Feudalism\|feudal]] strata combine with the comprador bourgeoisie to establish an exploitative system for the benefit of the imperialist bourgeoisie.

	===Cultural revolution===		===Cultural revolution===
	{{Main\|Cultural revolution}}		{{Main\|Cultural revolution}}

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	'''Maoism''', known fully as '''Marxism–Leninism–Maoism''' ('''MLM'''), is a [[Communism\|communist]] ideology which claims to represent a universal doctrine, basing itself off the contributions of [[Mao Zedong]] of the [[Communist Party of China]]. Described by its adherents as a "third stage" of [[Marxism]], it incorporates theories such as [[protracted people's war]], [[New Democracy]], [[cultural revolution]], etc. to form a "qualitative leap" in Marxist theory.<ref>[https://tjen-folket.no/2019/08/14/why-maoism-what-is-maoism/ "Why Maoism — What is Maoism?"] (August 19, 2019). ''Tjen Folket Media''. Retrieved May 1, 2026.</ref> While traditional [[Marxism–Leninism]] focused primarily on the industrial [[proletariat]] as the leading revolutionary class, Marxism–Leninism–Maoism, drawing heavily from Mao's experiences in [[China]], recognizes the poor [[peasantry]] as the main engine of [[Revolution\|revolutionary]] change in pre-industrial, semi-[[colonial]], and semi-[[feudal]] societies. There are internal disagreements in Maoism, with some favoring the line of the [[Communist Party of the Philippines]] while others siding with the [[Shining Path\|Communist Party of Peru (Shining Path)]], the latter grouping are known as [[Gonzalo Thought\|"Gonzaloists"]].		'''Maoism''', known fully as '''Marxism–Leninism–Maoism''' ('''MLM'''), is a [[Communism\|communist]] ideology which claims to represent a universal doctrine, basing itself off the contributions of [[Mao Zedong]] of the [[Communist Party of China]]. Described by its adherents as a "third stage" of [[Marxism]], it incorporates theories such as [[protracted people's war]], [[New Democracy]], [[cultural revolution]], etc. to form a "qualitative leap" in Marxist theory.<ref>[https://tjen-folket.no/2019/08/14/why-maoism-what-is-maoism/ "Why Maoism — What is Maoism?"] (August 19, 2019). ''Tjen Folket Media''. Retrieved May 1, 2026.</ref> While traditional [[Marxism–Leninism]] focused primarily on the industrial [[proletariat]] as the leading revolutionary class, Marxism–Leninism–Maoism, drawing heavily from Mao's experiences in [[China]], recognizes the poor [[peasantry]] as the main engine of [[Revolution\|revolutionary]] change in pre-industrial, semi-[[colonial]], and semi-[[feudal]] societies. There are internal disagreements in Maoism, with some favoring the line of the [[Communist Party of the Philippines]] while others siding with the [[Shining Path\|Communist Party of Peru (Shining Path)]], the latter grouping are known as [[Gonzalo Thought\|"Gonzaloists"]].

	Maoism has been criticized by most ~~[[Marxism–Leninism\|~~Marxist–Leninists]] for failing to meaningfully advance revolutionary theory and applying a [[Dogmatism\|dogmatic]] outlook. [[Hoxhaism\|''Hoxhaists'']] in particular view MLM as being an extension of the [[revisionism]] of [[Mao Zedong Thought]] which [[Enver Hoxha]] sharply criticized during the [[Sino-Albanian split]].		Maoism has been criticized by most Marxist–Leninists for failing to meaningfully advance revolutionary theory and applying a [[Dogmatism\|dogmatic]] outlook. [[Hoxhaism\|''Hoxhaists'']] in particular view MLM as being an extension of the [[revisionism]] of [[Mao Zedong Thought]] which [[Enver Hoxha]] sharply criticized during the [[Sino-Albanian split]].
	==History==		==History==
	{{Maoism sidebar}}		{{Maoism sidebar}}

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	Maoists uphold protracted people's war as being applicable to countries outside of China. The extent to which it is universal is disputed by Maoists, with some (particularly Gonzaloists) regarding it as universal and the ''sole'' means of revolution, even in the industrial countries.		Maoists uphold protracted people's war as being applicable to countries outside of China. The extent to which it is universal is disputed by Maoists, with some (particularly Gonzaloists) regarding it as universal and the ''sole'' means of revolution, even in the industrial countries.
	===Mass line ===		===Mass line ===
	The "mass line" is the Maoist theory of the communist party interacting with the masses. With the mass line, the Maoist communist party hears the grievances of the masses and answers them with communist solutions.		The "mass line" is the Maoist theory of the communist party interacting with the masses. With the mass line, the Maoist communist party hears the grievances of the masses and answers them with communist solutions.

			<blockquote>"Take the ideas of the masses and concentrate them, then go to the masses, persevere in the ideas and carry them through, so as to form correct ideas of leadership - such is the basic method of leadership." —Mao Zedong, Some Questions Concerning Methods of Leadership</blockquote>

	=== Bureaucrat capitalism ===		=== Bureaucrat capitalism ===
	"Bureaucrat capitalism" is the Maoist concept of the economic system established in [[Imperialism\|imperialized]] countries. With bureaucrat capitalism, the local [[Feudalism\|feudal]] strata combine with the comprador bourgeoisie to establish an exploitative system for the benefit of the imperialist bourgeoisie.		"Bureaucrat capitalism" is the Maoist concept of the economic system established in [[Imperialism\|imperialized]] countries. With bureaucrat capitalism, the local [[Feudalism\|feudal]] strata combine with the comprador bourgeoisie to establish an exploitative system for the benefit of the imperialist bourgeoisie.

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	Maoists uphold anti-revisionism as a foundational tenant of their ideology, believing revisionism to be the primary cause of degradation in the international communist movement and behind the [[dissolution of the Soviet Union]].		Maoists uphold anti-revisionism as a foundational tenant of their ideology, believing revisionism to be the primary cause of degradation in the international communist movement and behind the [[dissolution of the Soviet Union]].

	<blockquote>"Revisionism obviously is a cancer, a cancer that has to be ruthlessly eliminated. Otherwise we won’t be able to advance the revolution. Remembering what Lenin said, in a concise way, we must forge ahead on two questions, the question of revolutionary violence, and the relentless struggle against opportunism, against revisionism." —Chairman Gonzalo, "Interview with Chairman Gonzalo"</blockquote>		<blockquote>"Revisionism obviously is a cancer, a cancer that has to be ruthlessly eliminated. Otherwise we won’t be able to advance the revolution. Remembering what Lenin said, in a concise way, we must forge ahead on two questions, the question of revolutionary violence, and the relentless struggle against opportunism, against revisionism." —Chairman Gonzalo, Interview with Chairman Gonzalo</blockquote>

	===Necessity of people's war ===		===Necessity of people's war ===

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	=== Anti-revisionism===		=== Anti-revisionism===
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	Maoists uphold anti-revisionism as a foundational tenant of their ideology, believing revisionism to be the primary cause of degradation in the international communist movement and behind the [[dissolution of the Soviet Union]].		Maoists uphold anti-revisionism as a foundational tenant of their ideology, believing revisionism to be the primary cause of degradation in the international communist movement and behind the [[dissolution of the Soviet Union]].

			<blockquote>"Revisionism obviously is a cancer, a cancer that has to be ruthlessly eliminated. Otherwise we won’t be able to advance the revolution. Remembering what Lenin said, in a concise way, we must forge ahead on two questions, the question of revolutionary violence, and the relentless struggle against opportunism, against revisionism." —Chairman Gonzalo, "Interview with Chairman Gonzalo"</blockquote>

	===Necessity of people's war ===		===Necessity of people's war ===
	{{Main\|Protracted people's war}}		{{Main\|Protracted people's war}}

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	===Development===		===Development===
	Maoism as Marxism–Leninism–Maoism was recognized by the Communist Party of Peru (Shining Path) in the 1980s as being the most advanced form of Marxism. In 1988, the writing ''On Marxism–Leninism–Maoism'' was released by the PCP-SL which provided a basis for the universal theory. In the 1980s, during the [[communist insurgency in Peru]], increased unity between Maoist parties and other formations resulted in the formation of the [[Revolutionary Internationalist Movement]], composed of Maoist parties globally.		Maoism as Marxism–Leninism–Maoism was recognized by the Communist Party of Peru (Shining Path) in the 1980s as being the most advanced form of Marxism. In 1988, the writing ''On Marxism–Leninism–Maoism'' was released by the PCP-SL which provided a basis for the universal theory.<ref>[https://www.bannedthought.net/Peru/CPP/Documents/GeneralPoliticalLineOfTheCommunistPartyOfPeru-1988-OCR.pdf ''General Political Line of the Communist Party of Peru''], pp. 3-13, "On Marxism–Leninism–Maoism". Central Committee of the Communist Party of Peru. Available on bannedthought.net.</ref> In the 1980s, during the [[communist insurgency in Peru]], increased unity between Maoist parties and other formations resulted in the formation of the [[Revolutionary Internationalist Movement]], composed of Maoist parties globally.

	==Theory==		==Theory==
	Maoism claims to adopt and expand upon the theory of [[Marxism–Leninism]], but also includes a sizable corpus of its own theory.		Maoism claims to adopt and expand upon the theory of [[Marxism–Leninism]], but also includes a sizable corpus of its own theory.

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	===Origins===		===Origins===
	Marxism–Leninism–Maoism has its origins in [[Mao Zedong Thought]]. While initially believed to only be applicable to Chinese conditions, Mao Zedong Thought was recognized at the 9th congress of the Communist Party of China in 1969 as having a universal scope and representing a new stage in Marxism.		Marxism–Leninism–Maoism has its origins in [[Mao Zedong Thought]]. While initially believed to only be applicable to Chinese conditions, Mao Zedong Thought was recognized at the 9th congress of the Communist Party of China in 1969 as having a universal scope and representing a new stage in Marxism.<ref>[https://www.marxists.org/subject/china/documents/cpc/9th_congress_report.htm REPORT TO THE NINTH NATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF CHINA] (1969). Available on the Marxists Internet Archive.</ref>

	===Development===		===Development===
	Maoism as Marxism–Leninism–Maoism was recognized by the Communist Party of Peru (Shining Path) in the 1980s as being the most advanced form of Marxism. In 1988, the writing ''On Marxism–Leninism–Maoism'' was released by the PCP-SL which provided a basis for the universal theory. In the 1980s, during the [[communist insurgency in Peru]], increased unity between Maoist parties and other formations resulted in the formation of the [[Revolutionary Internationalist Movement]], composed of Maoist parties globally.		Maoism as Marxism–Leninism–Maoism was recognized by the Communist Party of Peru (Shining Path) in the 1980s as being the most advanced form of Marxism. In 1988, the writing ''On Marxism–Leninism–Maoism'' was released by the PCP-SL which provided a basis for the universal theory. In the 1980s, during the [[communist insurgency in Peru]], increased unity between Maoist parties and other formations resulted in the formation of the [[Revolutionary Internationalist Movement]], composed of Maoist parties globally.

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	===Unity-struggle-unity and two-line struggle===		===Unity-struggle-unity and two-line struggle===
	Maoists believe that the party process operates on the basis of "unity, struggle, unity." This means that an ideological struggle takes place within the party on the basis of "one divides into two," and through proper two-line struggle, unity is restored and the rightist line is combated.		Maoists believe that the party process operates on the basis of "unity, struggle, unity." This means that an ideological struggle takes place within the party on the basis of "one divides into two," and through proper two-line struggle, unity is restored and the rightist line is combated.

			<blockquote>"This democratic method of resolving contradictions among the people was epitomized in 1942 in the formula 'unity, criticism, unity'. To elaborate, it means starting from the desire for unity, resolving contradictions through criticism or struggle and arriving at a new unity on a new basis. In our experience this is the correct method of resolving contradictions among the people." —Mao Zedong, On the Correct Handling of Contradictions Among the People</blockquote>

	==Further reading==		==Further reading==

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Cultural revolution

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	===Cultural revolution===		===Cultural revolution===
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	Maoists generally uphold the [[Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution] in China and believe that cultural revolutions are needed in order to prevent the formation of a "bourgeois headquarters" in the communist party.		Maoists generally uphold the [[Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution]] in China and believe that cultural revolutions are needed in order to prevent the formation of a "bourgeois headquarters" in the communist party.

	==="Social-imperialism" as a returning threat===		==="Social-imperialism" as a returning threat===
	{{Main\|Social-imperialism}}		{{Main\|Social-imperialism}}

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	=== Bureaucrat capitalism ===		=== Bureaucrat capitalism ===
	"Bureaucrat capitalism" is the Maoist concept of the economic system established in [[Imperialism\|imperialized]] countries. With bureaucrat capitalism, the local [[Feudalism\|feudal]] strata combine with the comprador bourgeoisie to establish an exploitative system for the benefit of the imperialist bourgeoisie.		"Bureaucrat capitalism" is the Maoist concept of the economic system established in [[Imperialism\|imperialized]] countries. With bureaucrat capitalism, the local [[Feudalism\|feudal]] strata combine with the comprador bourgeoisie to establish an exploitative system for the benefit of the imperialist bourgeoisie.
			===Cultural revolution===
			{{Main\|Cultural revolution}}
			Maoists generally uphold the [[Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution] in China and believe that cultural revolutions are needed in order to prevent the formation of a "bourgeois headquarters" in the communist party.
	==="Social-imperialism" as a returning threat===		==="Social-imperialism" as a returning threat===
	{{Main\|Social-imperialism}}		{{Main\|Social-imperialism}}