Kang Keqing, this name shines brightly in the history of the Chinese revolution. Her life is full of legends, not only as an early member of the Communist Party of China and a revolutionary, but also as Zhu De's wife, a participant in the Long March, and an advocate for the cause of women and children after the founding of the People's Republic of China. Her tenacity, wisdom and adherence to the principles of the rule of law have made her one of the outstanding women in Chinese history.
Kang Keqing was born in 1911 into a poor fisherman's family in Jiangxi. At that time, poverty and ignorance enveloped many Chinese families, but Kang Keqing's family education and living environment doomed her to an unusual life.
When she was young, China was in turmoil, with frequent changes in the country's political situation. Kang Keqing grew up hearing and witnessing the peasant movement and social unrest, which gave her a deep understanding of social injustice and inequality. At the age of 14, she took an active part in the peasant movement, began to come into contact with Marxist-Leninist ideas, and strengthened her beliefs.
In 1928, Kang Keqing joined the Red Fourth Army and married Zhu De. This marked the beginning of her revolutionary journey. Kang Keqing and Zhu De jointly experienced the hardships of the Red Army's Long March, five anti-"encirclement and suppression" campaigns, and various ups and downs of the revolution.
The Long March was an arduous journey, but Kang Keqing showed perseverance. She was not only a member of the Red Army, but also a staff member of the Political Department of the Red Fourth Army. During this period of history, she actively participated in the revolutionary cause, contributing her wisdom and strength. The hardships of the revolution tempered her tenacious character and established her important position in the revolutionary struggle in the future.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Kang Keqing devoted himself to the cause of women and children. She was fully aware of the importance of women and children in nation-building, particularly in the establishment of nurseries. Her efforts have facilitated countless working women and helped them better balance family and work.
At the same time, Kang Keqing also showed his unyielding qualities during the Cultural Revolution. During this turbulent period, she was attacked by extremist forces such as the "Gang of Four", but she stood by her beliefs and principles and actively fought against them. Her firm stance and noble integrity have been praised both inside and outside the party.
After the end of the Cultural Revolution, Kang Keqing made a political comeback and served as the chairman of the All-China Women's Federation and vice chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. She continues to contribute to the development of the country's cause for women and children. Her work has won more rights for Chinese women and provided a better environment for children to grow up.
However, Kang's family also faced challenges. Her grandson was sentenced to death for a crime, which was undoubtedly a huge blow to her. But Kang Keqing did not shy away from it, she supported the judgment of the law, showing an attitude of adhering to the principle of the rule of law. She believes that the rule of law is the cornerstone of a country's social stability and should not be compromised because of the illegal behavior of family members.
Kang Keqing's life is a microcosm of China's revolutionary history, and her tenacity, wisdom and adherence to the principles of the rule of law have made her an outstanding role model for women. Her early life, her revolutionary journey, her political career, and her family's challenges all reflect her unusual life.
Kang's story reminds us that women play an indispensable role in social progress and nation-building. Her life also showed the power of tenacity, wisdom and principle. It is these qualities that have made her occupy a special place in the history of the Chinese revolution and become a great woman who will always deserve our respect and commemoration.