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On July 30, 1955, with the resolution of the National People's Congress, the Ministry of Electric Power Industry in China's history was formally established, with the experienced Liu Lanbo as the first minister. Liu Lanbo, a native of Liaoning Province born in 1904, has worked hard for the country's power industry and liberation from a young Peking University student to an activist in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and then to a senior government official after the founding of New China. How did Liu Lanbo grow from an ordinary student to a leader in the country's power sector? Let's find out. Let's take you into this story by the little master.
Liu Lanbo was born in Fengcheng, Liaoning Province in 1904 and officially joined the Communist Party of China in 1928. When the Japanese invaders launched the September 18 Incident in 1931, Liu Lanbo was invited by Huang Xiansheng, then the main person in charge of the Liaoning Provincial Government, to serve as his secretary in the Provincial Government Administration in Jinzhou. During this period, he not only performed his day-to-day secretarial duties, but also undertook the key task of promoting the local government and police system to support the Northeast Anti-Japanese Volunteer Army Movement in accordance with the instructions of the Communist Party organization.
In October 1931, Huang Xiansheng secretly convened an important meeting in Jinzhou, which focused on core issues such as the name, organizational structure, and command system of the Volunteer Army. After the meeting, based on the results of the discussion, Liu Lanbo drafted a key document, the "Plan for the Inclusion and Inclusion of the Committee", which elaborated on the organization and operation mechanism of the Volunteer Army. The implementation of this plan marked the official launch of the anti-Japanese volunteer movement in western Liaoning, which stimulated the anti-Japanese enthusiasm of the general public and prompted the rapid spread of the anti-Japanese war to the white mountains and black waters.
Liu Lanbo's outstanding performance and key role in the anti-Japanese movement made him known as the driving force behind the "Great Wall of Flesh and Blood". He not only showed extraordinary talent in organization, but also made significant contributions to the war of resistance against Japan at the strategic level, weaving scattered anti-Japanese forces into an impregnable anti-Japanese defense line through careful planning and organization. Liu Lanbo's work not only deepened the local government's commitment to the war against Japan, but also greatly enhanced the people's awareness and ability to resist Japan, and became an indelible part of the history of China's War of Resistance against Japan. His tactics and efforts have played a crucial role in resisting the aggressors and safeguarding national sovereignty and national dignity.
With the outbreak of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Liu Lanbo actively joined the Northeast Salvation Association and led the anti-Japanese and salvation activities in Wuhan and its surrounding areas. In the spring of 1939, he stepped into Yan'an, the holy land of the revolution, and joined the United Front Work Department of the Central Committee, responsible for the important task of advancing and deepening the anti-Japanese national united front. There, with his excellent organization and coordination skills, he effectively united the various anti-Japanese forces and strengthened the overall strength of the anti-Japanese war.
In September 1945, with the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, Liu Lanbo was appointed vice chairman of the Andong Provincial Government, and later served as a member of the Standing Committee of the Liaodong Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the Andong Provincial Party Committee, and a number of important military and political positions, including the political commissar of the Andong Military Region and the deputy political commissar of the Fourth Column of the Liaodong Military Region. Liu Lanbo's political career played a central role in the construction of Northeast China and the consolidation of democratic regime.
Under his leadership, Andong province quickly stabilized social order and embarked on land reform, overthrowing the old feudal land system and distributing land to landless or landless peasants. In this process, Liu Lanbo is not only a promoter of policies, but also a demonstrator of practical actions. He took the initiative to sell his family's houses, land, and forests to support local public welfare undertakings.
He donated his homestead and surrounding farmland to support the construction of a fully equipped nine-classroom elementary school. The primary school is located in his hometown of Cilinzi Village and has become an important base for local education. At the inauguration ceremony of the primary school, Liu Lanbo personally wrote the school sign of "Cilinzi Village Primary School", which is not only a support for education, but also a symbol of the new regime's emphasis on knowledge and the future.
Through these actions, Liu Lanbo won the hearts of the people and established an image of efficient administration and popular public welfare in the newly established regime in Northeast China. During this period, his contributions in the political, military, and social fields laid a solid foundation for the stability and development of the Northeast region, and he became an indispensable and important figure in the liberation and construction of the Northeast.
In the early 1950s, as the new Chinese government accelerated the country's industrialization, Liu Lanbo was appointed vice minister of fuel industry, and later promoted to the newly established minister of electric power industry in 1955. In this role, Liu Lanbo played a key role in driving the initial construction and modernization of the nation's electricity network. His leadership not only promoted the extensive construction of power facilities, but also introduced a number of technological innovations, which provided a strong impetus for industrial and agricultural production, and also brought great improvements to the lives of residents.
Under his leadership, the Ministry of Electric Power Industry has successfully implemented a number of major power projects, which have greatly improved the country's power supply capacity and economic autonomy. Liu Lanbo's contribution to China's electric power industry is not limited to the improvement of technology and management, he also advocated the research and education of the power industry, cultivated a large number of professionals in the power industry, and laid a solid talent foundation for China's long-term development.
This history of Liu Lanbo not only reflects his bravery and wisdom in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, but also highlights his continuous commitment to the country's modernization in peacetime, showing a glorious image of a revolutionary who can make important contributions to the country's development in both wartime and peacetime.
In the context of 1946, Lu Zhengcao and Zhang Xuesi, the leaders of the military negotiations of the Northeast Bureau, approached Qin Chengzhi, a major general of the Kuomintang, to negotiate the complicated matter of exchanging prisoners of war. During the talks at that time, despite the hostilities between the two sides, after several rounds of negotiations, an agreement on the exchange of prisoners was successfully reached. This historical event illustrates the strategic considerations and humanitarian concerns of both sides in wartime.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Qin Chengzhi chose to stay in Dalian and accepted a cultural job - becoming a librarian of the Dalian Museum of Culture and History. In the storm of the Cultural Revolution, Qin's historical status as a former high-ranking Kuomintang general made him a target of political struggle. During the radical actions of the "rebels", he was persecuted and demanded that he admit that he had tried to plot against Lu Zhengcao and Zhang Xuesi and other Communist personnel.
In 1967, despite the lack of conclusive evidence, the rebels falsely labeled Lü Zhengcao and Zhang Xuesi "traitors" and extended the charges to others, including Liu Lanbo and Wan Yi. This unfounded accusation has led to the extreme physical and psychological torture of several innocent people, affecting their professional and personal lives.
After the end of the Cultural Revolution, as the political climate changed, those who had been wronged gradually regained their reputations. In 1979, Liu Lanbo was able to return to the political arena and continue his career as Minister of Electric Power Industry again, and made a significant contribution to the revival and development of China's power industry.
This history is a tribute to those who have remained resilient and loyal to their country in turbulent times, and it is also a historical redress for those who have suffered injustice. These experiences are not only their personal histories, but also a non-negligible part of China's modernization process, showing the struggle and rejuvenation of individuals in extreme political environments.
Liu Lanbo spent most of his later years in Beijing, where he enjoyed peace and respect in his final years. Until 1982, Liu Lanbo died at the age of 78 after experiencing an illness. During his lifetime, he witnessed and participated in the historical process of China's transformation from turmoil to stability and from division to reunification, especially in the liberation and construction of Northeast China.
Living in Beijing, Liu Lanbo is not just a veteran cadre enjoying retirement, he actively participates in a variety of social and cultural activities, and is often invited to various seminars and lectures to share his experience and insights on the future development of the country. He has always maintained a close interest in China's modernization process and frequently exchanged ideas with experts and scholars in different fields.
Even in the latter stages of his life, Liu Lanbo remained enthusiastic about national affairs. He often writes articles that look back at history and look to the future, and his articles are widely popular and considered to be insightful. Liu Lanbo has been a respected guest at many major commemorative events in the history of his hometown and country, and his remarks are often quoted, reflecting his important position in the history of the country's development.
Liu Andong inherited the spiritual legacy of his father Liu Lanbo's service in important national departments, and also made significant contributions to China's postal and telecommunications industry. He began his career at the Beijing Institute of Posts and Telecommunications, specializing in radio communications, a professional background that laid a solid technical and theoretical foundation for his later positions. In the early 90s, Liu was appointed head of the Department of Coastal Open Areas of the State Council's Special Administrative Region Office, a position that put him in charge of promoting the opening up of China's coastal areas, accelerating the economic and technological development of these regions.
In 2006, China Post Group Corporation faced a major reorganization, and at this critical moment of transformation, Liu Andong was entrusted with the important task of serving as the general manager of the group company. His leadership not only promoted the modernization of the postal service, but also helped establish and develop the Postal Savings Bank into one of the leading banks in the country. Under his guidance, PSB successfully transformed into a successful bank, introducing a range of innovative financial products and services that significantly improved the quality of customer service and the bank's reach.
Liu Andong's working style and management strategy also reflect his deep understanding and practice of his father Liu Lanbo's governing philosophy. When promoting policies and implementing decisions, he is always able to accurately grasp market dynamics and national needs, optimize resource allocation, and enhance the core competitiveness of enterprises. At the same time, he pays attention to team building and advocates an open and innovative corporate culture, so that under his leadership, the postal system has not only made a leap forward in business, but also established a good image in terms of social responsibility.
Through these years of hard work, Liu Anton not only continued his father's glorious tradition, but also pushed China Post to a new height. His achievements are an indispensable part of China's reform, opening up and modernization process, and a model in the country's strategic transformation. Liu Andong's deeds have undoubtedly made due contributions to the development of socialism with Chinese characteristics, showing the demeanor and responsibility of a modern Chinese leader.