Jin Xueshu

Jin Xueshu (Chinese: 金学曙; pinyin: Jīnxuéshǔ; January 23, 1922 – March 17, 2014) was a Chinese physician and journalist.

Early life Jin Xueshu (金学曙) was born on January 23, 1922, in Haining, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, and relocated to Shanghai during his early childhood. Her parents died during her childhood; her father, an aircraft mechanic, was killed in an air raid by the Japanese Air Force, and her mother died shortly thereafter.

Career Jin was described by Deng Tuo, then president and editor-in-chief of the newspaper, as "an outstanding woman of the new era." She received several honors throughout her career, including the titles of "National March 8th Red-Banner Pacesetter,"

Jin was a member of the Chinese Communist Party and played a role in safeguarding critical documents from being seized by Kuomintang authorities. She retired in 2003 at the age of 81. The couple initially resided in Shanghai but later relocated to Beijing, following national campaigns aimed at encouraging skilled professionals from Shanghai to contribute to the capital's development.

Death On March 17, 2014, Jin Xueshu died in Beijing at the age of 92. Her ashes were interred with those of her husband at Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery.

Honors

In 1957, Jin was recognized as an Advanced Worker in Beijing for her contributions to society. In 1960, she received the honorary title of National March 8th Red-Banner Pacesetter from the All-China Women's Federation. In 1986, she was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Journalists by the All-China Journalists Association, acknowledging her longstanding impact in the field of journalism..