Youth from Sichuan in the Study and Work Movement in France: A Series of Books Introducing Bashu Culture to Every Household - Volume 3

Author: Xianyu Hao, Tian Yongxiu
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: A century ago, Sichuan Province (as referred to in this book, including present-day Chongqing), though geographically remote in the southwest and inconveniently accessible, was rich in resources and nurtured outstanding individuals. The long-standing Bashu culture fostered the diligence, bravery, and global-mindedness of the Sichuan people, giving rise to renowned figures such as Li Bing, Yang Xiong, Sima Xiangru, and Zou Rong. In distant France, some of them saved and spent their hard-earned French francs on tuition, attending various schools and acquiring specialized knowledge in France, Belgium, and other countries. Upon returning, they served their nation, making outstanding contributions to modernization and also achieving significant accomplishments in cultural exchanges, particularly Sino-French cultural exchange. In distant France, some of them were influenced by scientific socialism, joined the Communist Youth League or the Communist Party, and took the path of revolution. There were 90 Sichuan-born youth who participated in the League of Chinese Communist Youth in Europe and the European Branch of the Communist Party of China. They once engaged in large-scale anti-imperialist and patriotic movements in France, Belgium, and other countries before dedicating themselves to the fervent New Democratic Revolution in China.