江泽民总书记指出，要“把以科学理论武装人，以正确舆论引导人，以高尚精神塑造人，以优秀作品鼓舞人，贯彻落实到宣传思想战线的各项工作中去”。他在对新闻工作者的一次讲话中还重申了毛泽东提倡的“搞新闻工作，要政治家办报”。党报要讲政治，这在许多人看来天经地义。? General Secretary Jiang Zemin pointed out that it is necessary to “argue people with scientific theories, guide people with correct public opinion, mold people with noble spirit, inspire people with excellent works and implement them in all tasks of propaganda and ideological front.” In his speech to journalists, he also reiterated Mao Zedong’s “press work and politicians reporting.” The party newspaper must talk about politics, which is justified in many people’s view. ?