Liu-Wang Liming
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Liu-Wang Liming (Chinese: 刘王立明; pinyin: Liù-Wáng Lìmíng; 1897 – 15 April 1970; née Wang Liming)[2] was a Chinese feminist, suffragette,[3][4] and the publisher of the Women's Voice, a biweekly magazine. She organized the Zhan'en Institute for Refugee Children and the Chinese Women's Friendship Association. She was also principal of the West China Women's Vocational School.[5]
Liu-Wang Liming Frances Willard Liu-Wang[1] | |
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Born | Wang Liming 1897 |
Died | 15 April 1970(1970-04-15) (aged 72–73) Shanghai, China |
Spouse | Herman Chan-En Liu |
Children | Three; two sons and a daughter - Guangsheng (1924), Guanghua (1926), and a daughter Guangkun |
A "rightist", she was persecuted by the communists for a long period for her leaning towards pacifists, campaigning until she died in prison in 1970. However, posthumously, in 1980, she was re-recognized by the Chinese Government for her contributions on women's issues.[5]