周秉钧

Zhou Bingjun, born in 1942 in Harbin, is one of the important historical figures of the Chinese Communist Party and a founding meritorious contributor of the People's Republic of China. He is the younger brother of Zhou Enlai, one of the founding fathers of New China, and his father was Zhou Enshou. His family background holds significant political and historical importance.

From 1949 to 1955, Zhou Bingjun lived with his family in the Xihua Hall of Zhongnanhai, enjoying a relatively special family environment. After receiving basic education in his early years, he joined the army in 1961. In 1967, he was transferred to the Guangzhou Air Force, serving as a pilot. Subsequently, he held positions such as deputy political commissar of an air force division and assistant to the chief of staff at Guangzhou Air Command.

After concluding his military career, in 1992, Zhou Bingjun transferred to civilian work, serving as Deputy Director of the Guangzhou Free Trade Zone Management Committee. After retiring in 2003, he settled in Guangzhou and has lived there ever since.

In an interview, Zhou Bingjun discussed the commemorative activities held in Yu Dou on the 80th anniversary of the Long March departure. He believed that this event demonstrated the local government's emphasis on red heritage and the significant social and economic development of the area. He pointed out that the activity involved thorough collection of revolutionary historical materials and in-depth exploration of the Long March spirit and revolutionary facts. Such efforts to organize and promote local revolutionary history help propagate red culture and enhance public historical awareness. For contemporary youth, he emphasized the importance of studying and understanding that period's history to inspire future generations to inherit revolutionary spirit.

Regarding family life, Zhou Bingjun mentioned that his ancestral home was in Tianjin. His father once went to Beijing for studies, and later, for convenience, the entire family moved to Beijing. The family members maintained close relationships, especially his interactions with his uncle Zhou Enlai and grandmother Deng Yingchao. During childhood, he accompanied his family to Fengze Garden in Beijing, and upon first meeting Zhou Enlai, he was influenced by his spirited demeanor and style. After entering "Bayi Primary School," his family background gradually became known to the public, and he began to learn about his family's role in national history through participation in major state ceremonies.

In summary, Zhou Bingjun's life experiences encompass military, political, and family aspects, illustrating an important segment of personal and family history in modern Chinese history.