The paper puts forward that the contradictions within the ranks of the people in new stage means the contradictions that are much more widespread for different concrete interests and even antagonistic in specific ranges by analyzing changes of “the people”

“interests” and “contradictions” in this concept under new historical conditions. It bases on the consistent means and purposes of developing productivity and accomplishing the socialistic building. “The people” are those who safeguard the unity of the motherland

devote themselves to economic development of China and abide by Constitution of the People’s Republic of China.