Shanghai - Soong Ching Ling Memorial Residence

Rosamond Soong Ching Ling Memorial Residence in Shanghai

1843 Huaihai Road

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"Soong Ching Ling, wife of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, was the honorary President of the PRC. Soong Ching Ling's former residence in Shanghai is where she lived for the longest time in her life. Since 1949 when she moved into this building, she had always called it "my lovely home". It was also a major place for her state activities. 

A lot of heritage items of Soong Ching Ling and Sun Yat Sen such as manuscripts, letters, photos and daily necessities are carefully preserved here in the residence, which had not only witnessed her hard working for the country and people, but also recorded every detail of her life. Now everything in the residence is kept as when she lived here. Looking around, we can still feel her elegance and immortality."

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Stamps

Main entrance to the memorial hall

Beautiful Anthuriums around the statue

"Since my parents are Christians, I was sent to a mission school when I was 12 years old. Before that, I was studying at home. I have been studying at Mc Tyeire School until I got the opportunity to study abroad. After working as a home teacher for two years in New Jersey and south of the United States, I was enrolled by Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia."

(Soong Ching Ling, 1921)

Soong Ching Ling in Shanghai in 1907

Ornaments and cosmetics used by Soong Ching Ling

"Soong Ching Ling maintained kinship with her family throughout her life. She presented many kinsfolk belongings to remember domestic affection and pray for the reunification of China. On the eve of National Day in 1979, she wrote affectionately, "I can't help but miss the compatriots in Taiwan on this day when the whole country is celebrating the great festival of the motherland. Thirty years have passed already since Taiwan's separation. National reunification has not been completed. Should not each Chinese feel responsible?"

"When I graduated from college and returned to China, China was in the early stage of revolution. My father was taking refuge in Japan ...... Dr. Sun Yat Sen.  ...... so much about my studies and activities, and encouraged me ......  and I was gradually attracted to him. Therefore when he proposed to me ....."

(Soong Ching Ling, 1921)

Apologies! I took 2 photos of the above but still could not catch clear wordings :(

Manuscript of Soong Ching Ling's article Sun Yat Sen: Resolute and Persistent Revolutionary, the speech delivered by Soong Ching Ling on November 12, 1966, at a gathering to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat Sen's birth. 

Statement issued in protest against the violation of Sun Yat Sen's Revolutionary Principles and Policies drafted by Soong Ching Ling in July 1927, protested against Chiang Kai Shek and Wang Ching Wei for their betrayal of the revolution and announced her temporary retirement.

The commemorative medal of Sanmao Paradise preserved by Soong Ching Ling in the spring of 1949, Soong Ching Ling hosted the charity sale of 'Sanmao Paradise' and 'Sanmao Original Exhibition' to raise fund for homeless children.

Salute to the Communist Party of China. The congratulatory speech by Soong Ching Ling to celebrate the 28th anniversary of the founding of the CPC in Shanghai in June 30, 1949.

Soong Ching Ling's speech at the First Plenary Session of the CPPCC delivered in September 21, 1949, calling on everyone to establish an independent, democratic, peaceful and prosperous new China.

Statement of Soong Ching Ling on winning the Stalin Peace Prize in April 1951

Soong Ching Ling's inscription for educators and child care workers

A Garuda wood carving presented to Soong Ching Ling by the friends of Indonesia in 1956

Diploma issued by Wesleyan College to Soong Ching Ling in May 1913. Soong Ching Ling was granted with the B. A degree.

"Soong Ching Ling (1893 - 1981), wife of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, was the Honorary Chairman of the People's Republic of China, and a great fighter of patriotism, democracy, internationalism and communism.

Soong Ching Ling's former residence in Shanghai is the place where she had lived for the longest time in her life, and was also an important place for her to conduct affairs of state. The relics reflect Soong Ching Ling's affection for her family, her love and her lifestyle. These exhibits speck to us of Soong Ching Ling's contributions to China's revolutionary cause, her efforts to the world peace, social progress, and human happiness, and her unique contribution in the founding and reconstruction of new China.

Soong Ching Ling's patriotism, noble character and revolutionary spirit will always inspire us to forge ahead on the journey of realizing the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation."

Soong family 1917

1843 Huaihai Road