Hua Guofeng retired for 20 years, why did he retain the post of "member of the Central Committee" until 2002?

Title: The Heroic Legend of the Red Age! Hua Guofeng: A unique pioneer in the reform storm

In modern Chinese history, there have been many outstanding leaders, and one of the lesser-known but impossible to ignore heroes is Hua Guofeng. His life has been full of ups and downs and has made great contributions to the cause of the country, let us unveil the legendary life of this special pioneer in the reform storm.

Born in Jiaocheng, Shanxi Province in 1921, Hua Guofeng showed outstanding leadership talent at a young age. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, he organized anti-Japanese armed forces and dedicated his youth to the motherland. This period of anti-Japanese war has made him tenacious and indomitable.

After 1949, Hua Guofeng served as the secretary of the Xiangyin County Party Committee in Hunan, and he promoted rural development with a pragmatic work style. At this stage, his outstanding performance attracted the attention of Chairman Mao and he became an up-and-coming in the country's leadership position.

In 1973, Hua Guofeng became a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee and gradually moved towards the political core. However, his choice to voluntarily withdraw from the core of power in 1978 laid the groundwork for China's reform and opening up, leaving an important mark on history.

After retiring, he did not stay away from national affairs. His concern for reform and opening up, as well as his deep concern for laid-off workers, demonstrated his deep affection for the people as a leader. This is one of the highlights of his later life.

In retirement, he was passionate about calligraphy and studying the development of vineyards. He was generous and lived a modest life, which was fully reflected in his calligraphy and agricultural hobbies. This quiet and fulfilling attitude to life is moving.

In 2008, Hua Guofeng passed away, and his life was a heroic legend in the red era. His unique choice in the midst of reform and his deep concern for the people have left us a precious historical imprint. Let us cherish the memory of this special pioneer of the reform era and pay tribute to his outstanding contributions to national construction.

(ENDS)

[Personal opinion]: As an important figure in the period of China's reform and opening up, Hua Guofeng's unique choice in the political arena and profound feelings for the people are worthy of our deep thought. His retirement is a reflection of the serenity and composure of a leader, a quality that should serve the people as a model for us to learn from Xi. The pioneers of the red era have left us not only traces of history, but also a deep attachment to the country.