In China's modern history, the stories of the struggles of many heroes are always exciting. You may have heard of the glorious deeds of female revolutionaries such as Song Qingling and Deng Yingchao, and there is also a female revolutionary, whose revolutionary qualifications are even earlier than Song Qingling, she is He Xiangning. He Xiangning not only had an important influence in politics, but also made great contributions to the promotion of the women's movement. Her story is full of perseverance and courage, and He Xiangning became a vice-national leader after the founding of New China.
He Xiangning, although her name is not as well-known as some male revolutionaries in modern Chinese history, her influence and contributions are by no means inferior. He Xiangning was born into a wealthy family in Guangdong, and his father amassed a lot of wealth by running tea and real estate in Hong Kong. As the jewel of the family, He Xiangning's childhood should have been bound by traditional etiquette, but she showed a different rebellious spirit.
In that era when women's foot binding was a virtue, 7-year-old He Xiangning faced the fate of being forced to bind her feet. But she was adamantly opposed, and in the dead of night, she would secretly pick up scissors and cut the tightly bound cloth tape. This struggle lasted for a long time, and finally moved her parents, and He Xiangning won the freedom not to bind her feet, which also laid the foundation for her later life path.
In 1903, He Xiangning married a like-minded young man, Liao Zhongkai. Liao Zhongkai was the son of the Liao family in Guangdong and an active revolutionary. Soon after their marriage, He Xiangning and her husband went to Japan, where they devoted themselves to the revolutionary activities of the Chinese bourgeoisie, which were flourishing there. In Japan, they got acquainted with Sun Yat-sen and a group of revolutionary aspirants, and He Xiangning's revolutionary career began.
After Sun Yat-sen established the Alliance, He Xiangning was personally invited to join and became the first female member. Not only did she play a role in the organization, but together with her husband, she became an important disseminator of Sun Yat-sen's revolutionary ideas. In 1924, the Kuomintang was reorganized, and Sun Yat-sen proposed the policy of uniting Russia, uniting the Communist Party, and supporting peasants and workers, and He Xiangning was also a staunch supporter.
Ho Heung Ning was equally active in the women's movement. In Guangzhou, she took advantage of Women's Day to give impassioned speeches and lead women's marches to shout slogans to protect child laborers, pregnant women, and oppose polygamy, which greatly contributed to the progress of the women's liberation movement in China.
Unfortunately, He Xiangning's husband Liao Zhongkai was assassinated in 1925, which was undoubtedly a huge blow to He Xiangning. In the face of her husband's death, He Xiangning did not choose to retreat, but strengthened her determination to join the revolution. She continued to take an active part in the revolutionary activities in the country, held many important political positions, and the political balance gradually tilted in her favor.
Ho Heung-ning's revolutionary activities were not limited to the political arena, she was also very concerned about the rights and interests of the working class and women. She promoted a number of reforms, such as improving the working conditions of workers and promoting women's education, and was known as "the mother of workers" and "the friend of women". Her efforts significantly improved the status of women in society and provided a solid foundation for the subsequent women's movement.
With the founding of the People's Republic of China, He Xiangning's political career reached its peak. Her appointment as a vice-national leader is not only a recognition of her years of revolutionary contributions, but also a sign of the importance of women in Chinese politics. During her tenure, she continued to promote policies on women and children, working to eliminate gender inequality and improve the living standards of the entire population.
He Xiangning's story is full of struggles and victories. From a young girl's courage to resist the feudal practice of binding her feet, to the brilliant performance of a female leader in the political arena, she has spent her life challenging conventions and promoting social progress. Even in the face of family grief and political turmoil, she never gave up her beliefs.
Her influence has also been recognized by the world. She was not only an important figure in the Chinese revolution, but also a benchmark for promoting women's liberation and social progress around the world. Her story has inspired countless women, and her name and deeds will forever be remembered in history.
He Xiangning's life is a magnificent epic, she is not only a female revolutionary, but also a social reformer. Thanks to her push, Chinese women were able to break free from their shackles and move towards freedom and equality. Her story teaches us that no matter how difficult and challenging it may be, if you stick to what you believe in, you can forge a new path. He Xiangning's life is not only a personal memory of her, but also a memory of the entire era. With her actions, she proved that women can also shine in all areas of society and become an important force in changing history.