Liu Xuejin visit to Liu Guojun's Old Residence in April 2024.
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Learn about the enduring impact of Liu Guojun’s industrialist ethos.
Liu Guojun, a legendary industrialist and patriotic entrepreneur, devoted his life not only to building China’s textile industry but also to preserving cultural heritage. Among his many contributions, his three reconstructions of the historic Yue Temple in Jingjiang stand out as a testament to his deep respect for General Yue Fei and his enduring commitment to national spirit.
Watch the short documentary featuring Liu Xuejin's recent visit to the Old Residence in April 2024.
This clipping was originally published in the Changzhou Daily (常州日报), a local newspaper in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province. The feature is part of the “Changzhou’s Sons and Daughters” series, which highlights influential figures from the city’s history.
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On April 3, 2024, the city of Changzhou held a ceremony marking the official handover of the former residence of patriotic industrialist Liu Guojun, alongside the launch of his newly published diaries. The event highlighted Liu’s enduring legacy as a pioneer of China’s modern textile industry and his family’s commitment to preserving cultural heritage.
The Changzhou Museum has unveiled the upgraded Liu Guojun Donated Hongmu Furniture Exhibition, opening on February 10, 2024, the first day of the Lunar New Year.
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On January 16, 2024, the Changzhou Municipal Archives issued a certificate confirming the permanent preservation of Vice Chairman Liu Guojun’s handwritten couplet,“Though one grows old, the heart remains young; forever follow the Party’s path.” The donation was made by Liu Xuejin (grandson) and Liu Jiesheng (great‑grandson), ensuring the couplet is safeguarded under the Archives Law of the People’s Republic of China.
On January 16, 2024, Liu Guojun's eldest grandson, Liu Xuejin, along with Liu Guojun's great-grandson, visited the Dacheng “大成” and Daming “大明” Factories in Changzhou.
Our city held a meeting to promote the restoration, protection, and opening up of Liu Guojun’s former residence and a donation ceremony for Liu Guojun’s handwriting
