These eight pages, containing papers and photographs, are reproduced from China Democratic National Construction Association Changzhou Committee Chronicle (1951–2016), published by Xianzhuang Book Company. They document KC Liu’s role as the first leader of the Changzhou Committee and preserve important historical records of its activities.

Changzhou Liu Guojun Vocational Technology College held a narration contest at the Liu Guojun Memorial Hall, where students shared stories of Liu Guojun’s life and legacy.

Student reporters from Zhaijiao Middle School visited the Tianhong Daming 1921 Creative Park, crossing a century of history to explore the inheritance and innovation of Changzhou’s industrial culture.

The Central Party School Press will publish a new book on Liu Guojun this year. The working title is Chinese Entrepreneurial Spirit (Liu Guojun Volume).

The following is a translated article originally published by Changzhou Publicity on December 9, 2025. It reflects on the enduring vitality of three century‑old factories along the Grand Canal including Qiji, Daming, and Qidian, and explores how industrial heritage continues to shape the city’s future.

Three generations of the Liu family serving as Standing Committee members of the Jiangsu Provincial CPPCC.

Changzhou Liu Guojun Vocational Technology College held a narration contest at the Liu Guojun Memorial Hall, where students shared stories of Liu Guojun’s life and legacy.

The following is a translated article originally published by Liangcheng · Yangtze River Delta Observations on December 31, 2025. It introduces Ou Garden (耦园) in Suzhou, a unique classical garden themed around love and marriage.

On December 30, 2025, the Suzhou Academy of Chinese Painting, in collaboration with Ou Garden, opened the “Ou Garden Plum Blossom Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition.” The show celebrates the enduring symbolism of plum blossoms and presents a dialogue between brush, ink, and spirit within the refined setting of a classical Suzhou garden.

Liu Biru's donation for renovation of the Wenbi Pagoda (文筆塔).

This article, originally published by the Zhejiang University Alumni Association on September 23, 2025, reflects on the remarkable life of Ms. Liu Biru, Honorary Trustee of Zhejiang University.

This article, originally published in Changzhou Daily on September 21, 2025, revisits the extraordinary role of Liu Guojun, a patriotic industrialist who embodied the ideal of “saving the nation through industry.” From boycotting Japanese goods in the 1930s to relocating entire factories under bombardment, Liu’s actions became a powerful example of how commerce and industry were mobilized as tools of resistance.

This article is an English adaptation of a piece published by the Changzhou Tourism Association on September 12, 2025. Located in the Changzhou Economic Development Zone, the Tianhong Daming 1921 Creative Park has become a dynamic showcase of China’s industrial heritage.

Ms. Liu Bieju, a revered philanthropist and business leader, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, at the age of 106. Her passing was formally commemorated by the Zhejiang University Education Foundation, where she served as an Honorary Trustee. The tribute recognized her lifelong contributions to education, industry, and public welfare.

Condolence letters from the CPC Changzhou Municipal Committee and the CPC Jingjiang Municipal United Front Work Department, together with the Shengci Town People’s Government, mourn the passing of Ms. Liu Biru.

This clipping was originally published in the Jingjiang Daily (靖江日报) on September 6, 2025, reporting on the passing of Ms. Liu Biru.

This article, originally published by the Yuanhua Branch of the Municipal Media Center and the Town Party Building Office (Publicity), honors the life of Ms. Liu Biru (刘璧如). A renowned industrialist and philanthropist, she and her husband Cha Jimin devoted themselves to education, industry, culture, and science, leaving a lasting legacy in Yuanhua.

Liu Guojun’s legacy was recently highlighted in The Diverse Forces of Changzhou’s Resistance documentary feature, produced by the Changzhou United Front Work Department (常州统一战线). The program was released on local Jiangsu platforms, including the Changzhou-based forum 化龙巷, as part of a series showcasing Changzhou’s diverse contributions to the War of Resistance.

This article is an English adaptation of a speech originally delivered at Changzhou Liu Guojun Vocational and Technical School by Xiong Qingyun, the school’s Party Secretary. Presented under the theme “弘扬抗战精神” (“Promoting the Spirit of the War of Resistance”), it commemorates both the enduring legacy of industrialist Liu Guojun and the passing of his daughter Ms. Liu Biru, who died peacefully on August 29, 2025 at the age of 107.

Watch this short clip from Suzhou Gardens (苏州园林) featuring Ou Garden, a classical Suzhou garden donated by industrialist Liu Guojun, now open for night‑time tours.

壁画的看图说话 (“Picture‑Telling from the Mural”) is an unpublished essay reflecting on Changzhou’s textile heritage. Using the “Textile Feng Shui Wall” as its focal point, the document interweaves local history, industrial innovation, and cultural symbolism to highlight the enduring influence of Liu Guojun and the Dacheng factories.

Changzhou College of Information Technology (常州信息职业技术学院) was founded in 1962 by renowned industrialist Mr. Liu Guojun. The school is rooted in the information industry and has been recognized as a national model vocational college and included in the China High-Level Vocational School Development Program.

On May 27, 2025, the Office of the Standing Committee of the Changzhou Municipal People’s Congress issued a certificate acknowledging the donation of six historical materials by Liu Xuejin (Liu Guojun's grandson) and Liu Jiesheng (Liu Guojun's great-grandson). Among the items is Liu Guojun’s certificate as a representative to the Fifth National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China. These documents have been formally accepted and are now preserved and displayed in the Changzhou People’s Congress History Exhibition Hall.

On April 27, 2025, Art-Based Rural Development and Public Art Creation visited the historic Daming Factory in Changzhou, Jiangsu.

This article is an English adaptation of a piece originally published by the Changzhou Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPCC). It commemorates the life and legacy of Mr. Liu Guojun, a pioneering industrialist and patriotic entrepreneur whose vision and dedication helped shape China’s textile industry and contributed to the nation’s modernization.

This article is the speech delivered by Liu Guojun at the First Session of the First Changzhou Municipal CPPCC Conference.

An 8‑minute video was published on December 18, 2024 on the official account of Jiangsu TV Public News Channel. Jointly produced by the Jiangsu Provincial Archives and Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation, the program Treasures from the Archives revisits Jiangsu’s memories preserved in documentary heritage. This episode features Liu Guojun’s remarkable journey from street vendor to textile tycoon, preserved in the Dacheng Textile & Dyeing Co. archives.

This article is an English adaptation of a piece originally published by 常州史志 on October 31, 2024, exploring the life and contributions of Ms. Liu Biru, daughter of the renowned Chinese industrialist Liu Guojun.

On October 20, 2024, Liu Xuejin, grandson of Liu Guojun, attended the 35th-anniversary celebration of Liu Guojun Vocational School.

On August 28, 2024, the Jingjiang Integrated Media Center released a special news feature highlighting the life and legacy of Liu Guojun, known as the “textile magnate” from Jingjiang. The report emphasizes his enduring dedication, his contributions to China’s textile industry, and the establishment of the Liu Guojun Industrial Thought Research Association, which explores the contemporary relevance of his philosophy.

Liu Xuejin visit to Liu Guojun's Old Residence in April 2024.

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.

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.

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

On January 15, 2024, Liu Guojun's great-grandson, Liu Xuejing, explored a new exhibition at a museum in Changzhou. Captured in the photographs is Liu Xuejing, standing on the right, alongside a contemporary representation of Liu Guojun.

Christie's will auction twenty-one exquisite pieces from the Liu Jing Xiu Tang Collection.

The fifth batch of Chinese archives and documentary heritage micro-video series - Archives of Liu Guojun Dacheng Textile and Dyeing Co., Ltd.

In January 2023, the Archives of Liu Guojun’s Dacheng Textile & Dyeing Co., Ltd., preserved in the Changzhou Municipal Archives (Jiangsu Province), were officially selected for inclusion in the China Documentary Heritage Register. This recognition, overseen by the National Archives Administration of China in connection with UNESCO’s documentary heritage framework, affirms the archives’ historical value as part of the nation’s collective memory.

In December 2020, the Changzhou Daming Spinning Mill was officially recognized as a National Industrial Heritage site by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China. This designation highlights the mill’s historic role in China’s industrial development and preserves its legacy as part of the nation’s collective heritage.

On April 6, 2017, CCTV-10's "Exploration & Discovery" Channel aired a documentary titled "Exploration and Discovery: Weaving Dreams in Jiangnan - Textile Giant Liu Guojun (2) First Shows His Talent."