Zhu Danhua

Comrade Zhu Danhua was born in December 1911 in Cixi, Zhejiang. In 1937, she went to Yan'an to participate in the revolution and joined the Chinese Communist Party in 1938. She served as the director of teaching at Dihua Girls’ Middle School in Xinjiang, actively spread revolutionary ideas, participated in anti-Japanese activities, and was imprisoned after Sheng Shicai’s betrayal. With the support of the Central Party Committee, she was released from prison in 1946 and returned to Yan'an, then engaged in work with the All-China Women's Federation. In 1949, she moved south to Jiangxi, where she held multiple positions within the Jiangxi Women's Federation, dedicated to strengthening the development of women and children. In 1983, she became vice-chairwoman of the provincial CPPCC, consistently involved in political consultation and party work.

Zhu Danhua always adhered to Marxist and communist beliefs, cared about people's livelihoods and domestic and international developments, and continually studied and developed herself. Her revolutionary journey is full of legendary stories; she performed remarkably during the Anti-Japanese War and fought for the rights of Communist imprisoned comrades. She cared deeply about grassroots work, proposed the slogan "Women Hold Up Half the Sky," and gained high regard and recognition from central leaders. Her simplicity and frugality were evident in her life—she refused to enjoy privileges of any kind and declined to leave wealth for her children, taking Mao Zedong and Fang Zhichun as role models. She believed that lofty revolutionary spirit was the most valuable heritage. In her later years, she chose to donate her house and assets voluntarily, refusing to occupy national resources, demonstrating noble qualities of selfless dedication.

Zhu Danhua passed away in 2010 at the age of 99, leaving a profound influence that has touched many, who deeply remember her revolutionary spirit and moral integrity. Throughout her life, she served the Party and the people, showcasing unwavering revolutionary faith and selfless dedication, earning respect and admiration from all.