In order to promote Marxism-Leninism, Li Dazhao was hanged by the reactionaries at the age of only 38.

After the victory of the Russian October Revolution in 1917, Comrade Li Dazhao was inspired and published successively "A Comparative View of the French and Russian Revolutions", "The Victory of the Common People", "The Victory of Bolshevism", "New Era" " and other articles and speeches, enthusiastically praising the October Revolution. With his keen eyesight, Li Dazhao deeply realized that this revolution would have an epoch-making impact on the course of world history in the twentieth century. He also saw in it the hope of the Chinese nation to strive for independence and the Chinese people to seek liberation.

Chairman Mao Zedong was deeply influenced by Li Dazhao, and he understood Bolshevism earlier and more deeply. In the process of publicizing the October Revolution, Li Dazhao's own consciousness rapidly improved, and he transformed from a patriotic democrat to a Marxist, and became the earliest communicator of Marxism in our country.

In 1919, the May Fourth Movement broke out. Comrade Li Dazhao enthusiastically participated in and led the May Fourth Movement. During and after this movement, he became more committed to Marxist propaganda and did a lot of work. He published "My View of Marxism" in "New Youth", which systematically introduced Marxist theory and had an important impact on the ideological circles at that time.

In 1921, the Communist Party of China was proclaimed. Comrade Li Dazhao made a vital contribution to the founding of the Communist Party of China. After the founding of the Communist Party of China, Comrade Li Dazhao guided the party's work in the northern region on behalf of the Party Central Committee, led the publicity of Marxism, carried out workers' movements, and established party organizations in the vast northern regions.

But during the struggle against the reactionary warlords in April 1927, Comrade Li Dazhao was arrested and imprisoned in Beijing. He suffered all kinds of torture and torture, but remained unyielding and upright. He was brutally killed by a reactionary warlord and was only 38 years old when he died.

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Comrade Li Dazhao’s belief in the liberation cause of the Chinese people, his belief in Marxism and the revolutionary future of the proletariat Unlimited loyalty. His fearless dedication to creating and developing the communist movement in our country will always be a shining example for all revolutionaries.

Comrade Dazhao and countless other martyrs fell gloriously, but their sacrifice did not stop the Chinese revolution. On the contrary, the Chinese revolution continued to advance in the pool of blood of the victims until it achieved a great victory. As an outstanding son of the Chinese people and a great proletarian revolutionist, Comrade Dazhao's achievements will always be remembered and revered by the Chinese people.

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