Li Dazhao

Li Dazhao

Li Dazhao (October 29, 1889 - April 28, 1927) was born in leting, Hebei Province. He was admitted to Tianjin Beiyang law and politics school in 1907. After graduating in 1913, he went to Japan and studied politics at Waseda University in Tokyo. He was a pioneer of Chinese Communist movement, a great Marxist, an outstanding proletarian revolutionist and one of the main founders of the Communist Party of China. The struggle course of Comrade Li Dazhao's whole life is closely linked with the history of the spread of Marxism in China, with the history of the founding of the Communist Party of China, and with the history of seeking happiness for the Chinese people under the leadership of the Communist Party of China.

On October 27, 2019, the symposium to commemorate the 130th anniversary of Li Dazhao's birth was held in Beijing. The meeting commemorated the 130th anniversary of the birth of Comrade Li Dazhao, reviewed the historical changes in China, and remembered the immortal contributions made by the revolutionaries of the older generation, such as Comrade Li Dazhao, for the establishment of national independence and people's liberation, the prosperity of the country, and the happiness of the people.

Life of the characters

Comrade Li Dazhao was born in October 1889 in leting County, Hebei Province. At that time, China was in the midst of a serious disaster caused by the intensified aggression of the imperialist powers and the increasingly decadent feudal rule, and the country and nation were on the verge of danger. In the 20th century, the outbreak of the revolution of 1911 and the rise of the new culture movement, especially the May 4th movement, brought about the change of the dawn in Chinese society. It is against this historical background that Comrade Li Dazhao embarked on the exploration of the road of saving the country and the people. In 1913, he went to Japan to study at Waseda University in Tokyo and began to contact with socialist thought and Marxist theory. After returning to China in 1916, he actively participated in the new culture movement, propagated the spirit of democracy and science, attacked the old ethics and morality, and launched a fierce struggle against the feudal stubborn forces. His determination and passion to transform the old China with his comrades in arms strongly stimulated the vigorous vigor and enterprising spirit of the Chinese youth at that time.

Comrade Li Dazhao was the earliest disseminator of Marxism in China. Inspired by the victory of the October Revolution in 1917, Comrade Li Dazhao published articles and speeches such as the comparative view of the French and Russian Revolution, the victory of the common people, the victory of Bolshevism, and the new era, and enthusiastically eulogized the October Revolution. He was keenly aware that this revolution would have an epoch-making impact on the world history in the 20th century, and saw the hope of national independence and people's liberation. He predicted with confidence: "if you look at the world in the future, it will be a red flag world!"

In the process of propagandizing the October Revolution, his ideological understanding improved rapidly, from a patriotic Democrat to a Marxist, and then became the earliest Marxist communicator in China. After the May 4th Movement in 1919, he devoted himself more to the propaganda of Marxism. He published my view of Marxism in the new youth, which systematically introduced the theory of Marxism. It had a great influence on the ideological circles at that time, marking that Marxism entered the stage of systematic communication in China. Comrade Li Dazhao published "re discussing problems and Marxism" and other articles to demonstrate the profound truth that Marxism meets China's needs by criticizing the anti Marxist trend of thought. In the difficult environment of the reactionary rule of the northern warlords, Comrade Li Dazhao promoted the wide spread of Marxism in China and prepared the ideological conditions for the founding of the Communist Party of China.

Comrade Li Dazhao is one of the main founders of the Communist Party of China. Since the beginning of 1920, Li Dazhao and other revolutionaries have discussed the establishment of a proletarian party in China. In March 1920, Comrade Li Dazhao initiated and organized the Research Association of Marxist theory in Peking University. In the autumn of the same year, he led the establishment of the early Communist Party organizations in Beijing and the Beijing Socialist Youth League, and actively promoted the establishment of a nationwide Communist Party organization. In March 1921, Comrade Li Dazhao wrote an article calling on the Communists all over the country to "urgently organize a group". This group is "the Labor Party of the common people" and should shoulder the responsibility of "China's thorough reform". In 1921, the founding of the Communist Party of China was announced, which was a groundbreaking event in modern Chinese history. Comrade Li Dazhao's great contribution to the party's construction made him one of the main founders of the Communist Party of China.

Comrade Li Dazhao is an important leader of the revolutionary movement after the founding of the party. After the founding of the Communist Party of China, Comrade Li Dazhao, on behalf of the Party Central Committee, guided the party's work in the northern region, served as the director of the northern region branch of the Secretary Department of the Chinese labor union, and was elected as a member of the Central Committee at the third and fourth National Congress of the party. He led the propaganda of Marxism, carried out the workers' movement, established the party organization, and set off a vigorous revolutionary movement in the northern region. He realized that the peasants were the strength of the Chinese revolution, and clearly put forward that "if the vast masses of peasants in China can be organized and participate in the national revolution, the success of the Chinese national revolution will not be far away.". Recognizing the importance of armed struggle, he personally came forward to do the work of Feng Yuxiang and other generals of the national army, and promoted them to participate in the national revolution. He realized that in order to complete the Chinese revolution, a united front must be established. From 1922 to 1924, entrusted by the party, he traveled between Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, helped Sun Yat Sen reorganize the Kuomintang, and made great contributions to the establishment of the first united front of Kuomintang communist cooperation. He led the northern party organization to cooperate with the May 30th Movement and the victory march of the northern expedition, launched the struggle against imperialism and warlords, and made outstanding contributions to the victory of the great revolution.

Comrade Li Dazhao is not only a great revolutionary and fighter, but also an outstanding figure in the field of ideology and culture in the early 20th century. He left a large number of works, manuscripts and translated works, covering philosophy, economics, law, history, ethics, aesthetics, journalism, library management and many other fields, making important contributions to the ideological and cultural construction of China in the 20th century. As Mr. Lu Xun said: "his legacy will live forever, because it is the heritage of the pioneers and a monument in the history of revolution."

On April 6, 1927, Comrade Li Dazhao was arrested and imprisoned in Beijing. He has been subjected to all kinds of torture, and always adheres to his faith, never changes his original intention, and is unyielding and righteous. On April 28, Comrade Li Dazhao was hanged by reactionary warlords at the age of 38.

Li Dazhao

Family situation

Wife: Zhao Lanlan

Character evaluation

Comrade Li Dazhao's life is a glorious one. Comrade Li Dazhao set an example for the Chinese Communists with his struggle, exploration and sacrifice. His revolutionary thought, lofty spirit and great personality are worth learning forever.

——Comrade Li Dazhao is a model of firm belief and loyalty to the party. Comrade Li Dazhao has never wavered since he established his belief in Marxism. He has truly achieved the goal of "marching forward bravely", "bleeding from the dead" and "making great efforts". At a time when the strike of Beijing Han railway workers was suppressed by reactionary warlords and the workers' movement was at a low ebb, Comrade Li Dazhao encouraged his comrades to "show their vigorous spirit, sing the tune of progress, and walk through this rugged and dangerous road in this solemn and stirring song". After Comrade Li Dazhao was unfortunately arrested, in the face of all kinds of torture, he strictly abided by the party's secrets, shouldered all responsibilities, and tried his best to protect and rescue the comrades who were arrested at the same time. He died calmly, showing tenacious adherence to the original mission of the Communists, incomparable loyalty to the cause of the party, and setting a firm benchmark of ideals and beliefs.

Today, we should learn from Comrade Li Dazhao, always following the requirements of general secretary Xi Jinping, always uphold the spirit of the backbone, firmly believe in Marx doctrine, firmly believe in China's socialism and communism, steadfast loyalty to the party and people, constantly enhance the "Four Consciousnesses", strengthen "four self-confidence", and make "two maintenance", and be conscious in ideological administration. The Party Central Committee at the core of Comrade Xi Jinping has maintained a high degree of consistency in governing actions.

——Comrade Li Dazhao is an example of sticking to his original intention and benefiting the people. Comrade Li Dazhao has a distinct stand of the people. The starting point of joining the revolution is to strive for the happiness of the Chinese people and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. He deeply understood the people's expectations and wishes. After the October Revolution, he had unique insight and saw that the victory of the revolution was "the victory of the common people" earlier than his contemporaries. In the revolutionary struggle, he always worked with the students, workers, farmers and other ordinary people, dressed in plain clothes and went deep into the masses to carry out work. His gentle and amiable image is deeply in the hearts of the masses, and the masses are willing to fight with him and move forward together.

Today, when we study Comrade Li Dazhao, we must follow the requirements of general secretary Xi Jinping, do not forget the original mind and bear in mind the mission, take the fundamental responsibility for the people's happiness and national rejuvenation, put the masses in the highest position in mind, always maintain the flesh and blood ties with the masses, always share the hearts and minds with the people, share the joys and sorrows with the people, and unite with the people.

——Comrade Li Dazhao is a model who has the courage to take responsibility and be the first. Comrade Li Dazhao once wrote the famous antithetical couplet of "bearing moral principles with iron shoulders and writing articles with skillful hands". This couplet is a true portrayal of his glorious life and a concentrated embodiment of his spirit of responsibility. After the victory of the October Revolution, he saw the truth power of Marxism, dared to be the first, and took on the important task of spreading Marxism. In order to organize the revolutionary forces, he undertook the historical task of founding the Communist Party of China. He cried out, "every man is responsible for the rise and fall of the nation" and "even if it is difficult, we can only fight for this ideal.". He placed high hopes on the youth and called on them to "take the creation of Youth China as their only mission" and "do not look back, do not hesitate, and move forward.".

Today, we learn from Li Dazhao

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