Former Residence of Mao Zedong on Maoming Road

Former Residence of Mao Zedong on Maoming Road

The Former Residence of Mao Zedong on Maoming Road is a protected cultural heritage site of Shanghai.

The Former Residence of Mao Zedong on Maoming Road is located at No. 318 Jiaxiuli, Mouming Road (No. 7, Lane 583, Weihai Road), in a two-story Shikumen-style building. It served as Mao Zedong’s residence during his time in Shanghai in 1924. In 1999, the Jing’an District Committee and District People’s Government of the Communist Party of China renovated the site, and in December of the same year, the Former Residence Exhibition Hall officially opened to the public, displaying historical photos and materials on "Mao Zedong in Shanghai."

In January 1924, the First National Congress of the Kuomintang was held in Guangzhou, marking the official formation of the First United Front between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party. Mao Zedong attended the congress and was elected as an alternate Central Executive Committee member. In February, he began working at the Shanghai Executive Department of the Kuomintang, serving as the acting head of the Document Department and secretary of the Organization Department. After arriving in Shanghai, Mao initially stayed in Sancengli, Zhabei, but soon moved to Jiaxiuli on Mouming Road. In June of the same year, Yang Kaihui, along with her mother Xiang Zhenxi, and their sons Mao Anying and Mao Anqing, also came to Shanghai and lived here. The Mao family resided in the downstairs wing room, while the couple Cai Hesen and Xiang Jingyu lived upstairs. During this period, in addition to helping Mao organize manuscripts and manage household affairs, Yang Kaihui also taught at the workers’ night school on Xiaoshadu Road, where she was very popular among the workers.

At the Shanghai Executive Department of the Kuomintang, Mao Zedong was responsible for tasks such as the re-registration of Kuomintang members, the re-examination of candidates for the Whampoa Military Academy in the Shanghai area, the organization and preparation of the memorial service for Lenin held by various sectors in Shanghai, and the guidance of mass education initiatives. His work received strong support from the left-wing faction of the Kuomintang but also faced obstruction from the right-wing faction. As stated in the "CPC Central Committee Circular No. 15," jointly issued by Chen Duxiu and Mao Zedong: "Our work within the Kuomintang is extremely important yet very difficult, and comrades everywhere should pay continuous attention and make efforts. 'In order to unite revolutionary forces, we must never allow divisive words or actions to come from our side. We must do our utmost to endure and cooperate with them; however, for the sake of the revolutionary mission of the Kuomintang, we must not tolerate or fail to correct non-revolutionary right-leaning policies.'"

Designated as a protected cultural heritage site of Shanghai in December 1977.

Mao Zedong (December 26, 1893 – September 9, 1976), courtesy name Runzhi (originally Yongzhi, later changed to Runzhi), pen name Ziren. A native of Xiangtan, Hunan. He was the leader of the Chinese people, a Marxist, a great proletarian revolutionary, strategist, and theorist, as well as a principal founder and leader of the Communist Party of China, the Chinese People's Liberation Army, and the People's Republic of China. He was also a poet and calligrapher. From 1949 to 1976, Mao Zedong served as the paramount leader of the People's Republic of China. He made significant contributions to the development of Marxism-Leninism, military theory, and... More details about Mao Zedong ++