Red study tours never stop—this group of Party members in Changsha is learning as they walk from one city to another.
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2025-09-23
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Source of material: Xuexi Qiangguo platform
On the banks of Qing Shui Pond, beneath quaint cottages with white walls and black-tiled roofs, the Communist Party of China’s very first provincial branch was secretly established. In a corner of the city’s south, within Hunan First Normal University—a institution that seamlessly blends Eastern cultural essence with Western architectural styles—students pursued their studies and devoted themselves to serving the country; their ideas began to take root right here. At the head of Orange Isle, a great leader of a generation stood tall against the wind, his lofty aspirations and passionate spirit reaching out toward the vast expanse of the sky... On April 20, more than thirty Party members from Changsha set out on a red-themed study tour, welcoming the spring breeze and accompanied by birdsong, embarking on a “walking Party class.”
In April, the former site of the Xiang District Executive Committee of the CPC is brimming with vitality, and red lotuses bloom in abundance at Qing Shui Tang. Within the calligraphy art gallery featuring couplets of poems by Mao Zedong, more than ninety poems and calligraphic works are inscribed. The vigorous and powerful strokes convey to Party members the fervent patriotic sentiments bursting forth from a poet’s heart. At the Changsha History Exhibition Hall of the CPC, Party members listen to explanations and study the accompanying illustrations and texts as they trace the journey from the starting point to the finish line. Within this limited space and brief span of time, the tortuous yet magnificent history of the Communist Party of China is condensed—yet its vivid stories will live on through generations.
Calligraphy Art Stele Corridor of Mao Zedong’s Poems and Couplets.
“To be a teacher of the people, first become a student of the people.” “Be practical and truthful; never be self-righteous.” As you enter the former site of Hunan No. 1 Normal University, two large plaques—one inscribed by Mao Zedong in December 1950, bearing the school’s motto, and the other inscribed by Xu Teli in the same month and year, reflecting the school’s ethos—hang respectively on the left and right sides of the grand hall. Many visitors pause before these plaques, carefully examining and savoring their words.
The Party members made their way into the campus and soon arrived at the grand auditorium, which can accommodate several thousand people. The black, long rectangular tables and benches were neatly arranged, lending the space an air of solemnity and tranquility. Guided by the docent, the Party members moved from one exhibition hall to another, listening intently to stories about Mao Zedong and the No. 1 Normal School. Young Mao Zedong had studied and worked here for eight years, during which he underwent a profound transformation—from a patriotic student and teacher to a professional revolutionary, and from a democrat to a Marxist. As a result, the No. 1 Normal School became one of the cradles of the Chinese communist movement and the New Democratic Revolution.
(Inside the former site of Hunan No. 1 Normal University.)
“I’m from Changsha, and coming here to revisit history has been deeply inspiring—it’s become my spiritual nourishment. As a company, we’ll stay true to our original aspiration and keep our mission firmly in mind, learning from our predecessors and making greater contributions to the country, society, and our nation,” said Cao Zeyun, Chairman of Hunan Wan’an Home Industry Co., Ltd., to a reporter from Xingchen All-Media. He added that organizing this study tour for Party members is all about delving deeper into the Party’s cultural ideology, organizational capabilities, and management skills, drawing strength and motivation from them to move forward with renewed vigor.
Cao Zeyun, Chairman of Hunan Wan'an Home Industry Co., Ltd.
Orange Isle was bustling with people from all over the country, who had come to take souvenir photos alongside the statue of young Mao Zedong. Amidst the lush trees, the youthful drama “As Young Students” quietly unfolded, vividly bringing to life the story of how our forefathers pursued knowledge and explored ideas at Hunan No. 1 Normal University. Beside the courtyard and corridors of the First Normal University, students braved the rain to practice the “Six-Section Exercises”; inside the library, a notice titled “Call for Friends” penned by the twenty-eight-character scribe sparked heated debate; at Cai Heshen’s home, he and his classmate sister taught the little villagers how to read... As the plot progressed, Party members transformed into students from different classes, guided by the actors to step into various scenes and actively participate in every stage—practicing exercises, reading, and visiting others. It felt as if these Party members themselves had become firsthand witnesses to that historic era.
(The Youth Theater of "Youthful Years.")
The delicate interplay of light and shadow, the richly layered background music, the solid dance performances by young actors, and the clear, articulate delivery of dialogue—all combined to create a vibrant and multifaceted stage presentation. The Party members in attendance were completely immersed in the performance, their patriotic sentiments and deeply held emotions stirred to life as the plot unfolded in ever-escalating layers, lingering long after the show had ended.
After visiting the “Youth Theater: The Young Years,” I was deeply impressed by the charm of combining technology with culture. Chen Jun, Secretary and Executive Deputy General Manager of Changsha Chuhuo Exhibition Co., Ltd., shared his thoughts: “Party-building activities should actively guide enterprises to integrate new-quality productivity into their production and business practices, thereby accelerating the transformation of traditional industries toward high-end, intelligent, and green development. This will help drive manufacturing to expand further into areas such as 5G+, AI+, and collaborative innovation, fostering new industries characterized by high technology, high efficiency, and high quality, opening up new economic frontiers, creating new drivers for growth, and building new competitive advantages.”
Chen Jun, Secretary and Executive Deputy General Manager of Changsha Chuhuo Exhibition Co., Ltd.
“New-quality productivity hinges first and foremost on ‘innovation.’ By staying true to our core values while embracing innovation, we’re building strong brands and fostering deep integration between Party building and development. As a company at the forefront of industrial development, Xinhongyuan is driving collaborative Party-building initiatives among industry, academia, research institutions, upstream and downstream partners, and large, medium, and small enterprises. Empowering the ‘industrial chain’ through the ‘Party-building chain’ is at the heart of our work,” said Yang Daqing, Party branch secretary and general manager of the sales company at Hunan Xinhongyuan Hi-Tech Co., Ltd.
Yang Daqing, Party Branch Secretary of Hunan Xinhongyang High-Tech Co., Ltd. and General Manager of the Sales Company. All photos by Zhang Yinyu.
The essence of learning lies precisely in putting it into practice. Changsha is a red-hot land where fragrant grasses are sure to be found within ten paces. As Party members step out of their homes, they set forth in search of new knowledge, opening the pages of the city’s history book and experiencing its profound heritage—and the immense power of its ideas—from fresh perspectives and in innovative ways. This study-and-research activity has become more dynamic and truly “alive.”
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