Making a fresh start[2] (simplified Chinese: 另起炉灶; traditional Chinese: 另起爐灶), or building a brand new stove,[3] refers to abandoning the diplomatic relations, traditions and customs of the Republic of China,[4] not recognizing the diplomatic relations established by the Kuomintang government with other countries,[5] treating all diplomatic envoys in the ROC as ordinary expatriates, and not recognizing their diplomatic status.[6] Put forward by Mao Zedong,[7] the principle means a total break with the "Old China".[8]
| Making a fresh start | |||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 另起炉灶 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 另起爐灶 | ||||||
| Literal meaning | cook one's food in a new way[1] | ||||||
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Making a fresh start was one of the three principles of the People's Republic of China in its early years[9] (the other two were to lean to one side and to clean the house before entertaining guests).[10]
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