Remember the Martyrs, Cherish the Present | Visit Chen Yuandao's Former Residence, Learn Red History!

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, to honor the revolutionary martyrs, and to remember the national heroes. On October 8, 2021, Chen Yong, President of the Beijing Enterprise Investment Association and Party Branch Secretary/Chairman of Beijing United Wisdom Group, visited the former residence of revolutionary martyr Chen Yuandao to trace red memories and inherit the revolutionary spirit.

△ Mr. Chen Yong, President of the Beijing Enterprise Investment Association and Party Branch Secretary/Chairman of Beijing United Wisdom Group, visits the former residence of revolutionary martyr Chen Yuandao

Patriotic Education Base:

The former residence of Chen Yuandao is located in Chansiwan Village, Langanji Town, Chaohu City, facing south. It was built in the 19th century and is about 140 years old. In 2014, with the support of higher-level party history departments and the Langan Town Party Committee and government, the village restored the residence to its original appearance. The martyr's former residence is now a key cultural relic protection unit in Chaohu City and a patriotic education base for young people. It is used to commemorate the achievements of revolutionary martyrs and to educate and inspire future generations to study diligently and strive forward. The residence covers an area of 150 square meters, with blue bricks and small tiles, arranged in a quadrangle courtyard layout, capable of accommodating more than 100 visitors at the same time. The exhibition in the residence is divided into four parts: "Ambitious Youth, Devotion to the Revolution, Two Imprisonments, Eternal Spirit."

△ Former Residence of Martyr Chen Yuandao

Comrade Chen Yuandao:

Chen Yuandao, also known as Yuandao (1902-1933), was born into an ordinary peasant family in Qinggang Township, Chaoxian (now Langanji Town, Chaohu City), Anhui Province. He studied in a private school in his childhood. During the May Fourth Movement, he actively participated in student movements. He once wrote, "The body can be killed, but the patriotic blood cannot be extinguished; the head can be severed, but the pain of saving the country cannot be eliminated!" which showed his strong patriotism. In 1919, influenced by progressive figures such as Yun Daiying and Xiao Chunu, he read a large number of progressive publications like "New Youth" and "Guide," participated in the Wuhu Marxist Research Society, founded a workers' night school, initiated and organized the Wuhu workers' general strike, and joined the Communist Party of China the same year. On April 8, 1931, Chen Yuandao and his wife were unfortunately arrested during revolutionary activities and imprisoned in Caolanzi Prison. In prison, he fought heroically and unyieldingly against the enemy, established a secret party branch in prison, and was elected the first secretary of the secret party branch. He made great contributions to uniting and preserving the party's strength and purifying the party organization. In 1933, due to betrayal by traitors, Chen Yuandao was imprisoned again. Facing the enemy's torture and temptation, he glared fiercely and remained steadfast and unyielding, always maintaining the noble integrity of a Communist. In April of the same year, he was heroically martyred at Yuhuatai in Nanjing at the age of 31.

Comrade Chen Yuandao's Patriotic Spirit:

Comrade Chen Yuandao's life was full of hardships and twists and turns, enduring great suffering, yet he always firmly believed in communism. He always held himself to the standards of a Communist Party member, steadfastly guarding the spiritual home of the Party. At all times, he had unwavering faith and loyalty to the Party, remaining true to his original aspiration despite hardships and retaining his true nature despite trials. This is the sentiment of an old Communist Party member. He gives us a mirror, a spirit, a benchmark, a kind of inspiration and enlightenment, spiritually cleansing us. Chairman Mao taught us, "When drinking water, never forget those who dug the well." Without the great revolutionary predecessors' successive and fearless sacrifices, we would not have the hard-won happy life we enjoy today. Chairman Mao also specially pointed out to learn from Comrade Chen Yuandao. At the 70th anniversary of Chen Yuandao's death, the then national leader wrote: "Loyal throughout life, his style will last forever." Comrade Chen Yuandao was a loyal proletarian fighter who made immortal contributions to the Party's cause and is recorded in history.

Remembering the Martyrs, Cherishing the Present:

The wheels of history roll forward. The revolutionary martyrs never forget their original aspirations, inherit traditions, unite and help each other, struggle and forge ahead, and never give up. Their revolutionary fighting spirit is deeply engraved in our hearts and moves our souls. Their revolutionary spirit and noble character deserve our admiration and learning. Following the footsteps of heroes, we brave the wind and rain and forge ahead. The century-long glorious history of the Communist Party of China is a precious spiritual wealth of the Chinese nation. The Party's history is like a beacon lighting the new journey, guiding our way forward. The revolutionaries who embody patriotic feelings integrate their original aspirations into their souls, constantly urging us and guiding generations of Chinese sons and daughters to bravely advance.

△ Remembering the Martyrs, Cherishing the Present

Chairman Chen Yong, as the Party Branch Secretary of the Group, has organized or participated in Party organization activities many times, visited revolutionary sites and red education bases, and given Party lectures to Group Party members. This event is also one of the series of activities arranged by the Party Branch of Beijing United Wisdom Group this year to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Party's founding. Remembering history and looking to the future is like the corporate culture spirit of Beijing United Wisdom Group, which is consistent with the Party's original mission and founding spirit. United Wisdom always adheres to the core values of "creating value, achieving everyone," uniting benevolent people from all over the world. In the new era of innovative concepts and global thinking, at the great mission of realizing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, we unite as one, innovate, and work together for good business and everyone's happiness.