Xu Liufen

Xu Fengzao, born during the Republic of China period, was a scholar and educator. She was the eldest daughter of General Xu Fengzao of the Republic of China's navy. Among her family members was her younger brother, historian Xu Zhuoyun. Her spouse was Wang Xinming, originally from Yiwu, Zhejiang; they married while serving in the officer training corps of the Central Training Regiment.

In the 20th century, Xu Fengzao studied in the Department of Economics at Tsinghua University. During her time at school, she actively participated in student movements. She was a member of the "Student Union Small Group," promoting the Anti-Japanese Salvation Movement, and took part in the notable December 9th Movement following the September 18 Incident. These activities reflected her early involvement in politics and social affairs.

In the 1950s, Xu Fengzao began to exert influence in the field of education. She worked at Taipei Commercial College (now Taipei University of Business), where she served successively as the head of the Accounting Department and as an economics lecturer, teaching courses in accounting and economics. She made significant contributions to establishing the teaching system for accounting, leading the college to establish the "Xu Liufen Compensation Fund" in honor of her academic achievements.

In terms of scholarly works, Xu Fengzao authored several important textbooks. Notably, "Principles of Accounting" elaborated on foundational theories and practical operations of accounting, becoming one of the textbooks used by universities across Taiwan and the mainland for over half a century. She also co-authored the "English-Chinese and Chinese-English Accounting Dictionary," the first bilingual professional accounting reference book, providing an important resource at the intersection of language and profession. Additionally, her other works include "Principles of Accounting" and the "English-Chinese and Chinese-English Accounting Dictionary."

Regarding family life, Xu Fengzao and her husband Wang Xinming had multiple children. Wang Xinming held military and political posts in the Nationalist government. Their eldest grandson, Wang Lihong, has spoken frequently in interviews about the profound influence his grandmother's scholarly spirit had on his upbringing. The relationships within the family reflect the family's tradition of scholarly and public service inheritance and continuity.