Former Site of the New Fourth Army’s Northern Withdrawal Meeting

Former Site of the New Fourth Army’s Northern Withdrawal Meeting

The Northern Withdrawal Meeting was a highly significant expanded meeting convened here on September 23, 1945, by the Zhejiang East District Party Committee of the New Fourth Army after the victory in the War of Resistance against Japan. The meeting conveyed instructions from the Central Committee and made specific arrangements for how the district committee, administrative office, and guerrilla columns would carry out the northern withdrawal. Holding the Northern Withdrawal Meeting was a crucial strategic decision made by our Party under the circumstances at that time. It not only exposed the conspiracy of the reactionary Kuomintang, who feigned peace talks while preparing for civil war, but also militarily created conditions for our forces to concentrate superior strength and conduct large-scale operations north of the Yangtze River. The convening of the meeting marked another major turning point accomplished by our Party during the revolutionary war period. The site has witnessed this great event and stands as a monument enshrined in history.

The site is located at No. 23 Qianjia Lane, Fenghui, Shangyu Ancient City, covering an area of over 500 square meters, with an exhibition hall area of 200 square meters. It now largely retains its original appearance.

Address: No. 23 Qianjia Lane, Fenghui Town, Shangyu District

Fenghui Town: Fenghui Town is an industrial powerhouse, agricultural hub, and cultural landmark in Shangyu City, Zhejiang Province—one of China’s top 100 counties/cities in comprehensive economic strength. Located in the southeastern part of Shangyu City, the town covers an area of 118 square kilometers, governs 79 administrative villages and 6 neighborhood committees, and has a permanent population of 54,000. Fenghui Town boasts a long history and has produced many notable figures. As early as the second year of the Changqing era of the Tang Dynasty (822 AD), it served as the seat of Shangyu County government, with a history of over 1,100 years. Well-preserved historical relics include the Confucius Temple built in the Song Dynasty, the Nine Lions Bridge from the Yuan Dynasty, and the Qian Family Mansion from the Ming Dynasty. It is also the birthplace of Wei Boyang, the forefather of chemistry... More details about Fenghui Town ++

Further Reading:

·Seventh Batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units