Although he recognized the value of Mao's interpretation of Marxism in inciting the Chinese peasants and labourers to revolution, Chen opposed Mao's rejection of the strong role of the bourgeoisie that Chen had hoped to achieve. During the last years of his life, Chen denounced Stalin's dictatorship, and held that various democratic institutions, including independent judiciaries, opposition parties, a free press, and free elections, were important and valuable. Because of Chen's opposition to Mao's interpretation of Communism, Mao believed that Chen was incapable of providing a robust historical materialist analysis of China. This dispute would eventually lead to the end of Chen and Mao's friendship and political association.
Although he recognized the value of Mao's interpretation of Marxism in inciting the Chinese peasants and labourers to revolution Chen opposed Mao's rejection of the strong role of the bourgeoisie that Chen had hoped to achieve During the last years of his life Chen denounced Stalin's dictatorship and held that various democratic institutions including independent judiciaries opposition parties a free press and free elections were important and valuable Because of Chen's opposition to Mao's interpretation of Communism Mao believed that Chen was incapable of providing a robust historical materialist analysis of China This dispute would eventually lead to the end of Chen and Mao's friendship and political association