Read the two documents below. In 1-2 paragraphs, identify:

a. the historical background and context of the quote.

b. the significance and implication of the quote.

Iron and steel production is not simply a technical job; it is also a political task that has an important bearing on all other activities (After the introduction of the idea of commune steel making), more than half a million written pledges were sent to the party (in the Shaoyang region) in support of the campaign. The people felt elated and stimulated; millions of hearts had only one wish-to fight hard to achieve and surpass the goal of producing 300,000 tons of iron in 1958. The people composed a song describing (the construction of large numbers of furnaces): The Communist Party is really wonderful. In three days more than a thousand furnaces were built. The masses strength is really tremendous. The American imperialists will run off, tails between legs. The Chinese people will now surpass Britain. The East wind will always prevail over the West wind.

"Yini Zeming, The Strength of the Masses is Limitless, 1958"