The "2025 National March 8th Red-Banner Holder" list has been announced, and multiple faculty members and students from the Open University of China (OUC) are among the honourees. These women have dedicated themselves to their work with unwavering commitment, shouldering responsibilities with quiet strength and reflecting their original aspirations through their prime years. They are trailblazers in their respective fields, and boundary-breakers in life. Starting today, let's get to know these exceptional OUC women, listen to their inspiring stories, and witness the radiance they bring.
YU Ziwen, Tujia ethnicity, is a member of the Communist Party of China. He enrolled in the 2014 Business Administration programme at Changde Branch, Hunan Open University. He is a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and currently serves as Chairman and General Manager of Hunan Xiang Jia Husbandry Limited by Share Ltd. His honours include "National Model Worker," "Hunan Province 8th May 4th Youth Medal," and "Hunan Province 2002 Outstanding Spark Leader."
FU Guoqiang, Han ethnicity, is a member of the Communist Party of China. He enrolled in the 2021 Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation programme at Changde Branch, Hunan Open University. He is a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and currently serves as senior technician at Hunan Changde Tobacco Machinery Co., Ltd. His honours include the "National May 1st Labour Medal," "National Tobacco Industry Model Worker," and "National Tobacco Technical Expert."
SHEN Changjian, Han ethnicity, enrolled in the Administrative Management programme at Hunan Open University (Changde Branch) in 2022. He is a deputy to the 13th and 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and a major rapeseed grower in Linli County, Changde City, Hunan Province. He has received the State Council Special Government Allowance since 2024 and honours including the "National May 1st Labour Medal" and "National Model Worker."
Beijing, 18 March 2026 — The Seniors University of China (SUC) Development Promotion Meeting and the Establishment Ceremony of its School of Silver Economy were held in Beijing. XU Qingsen, Vice Minister of Education, attended the event and delivered an address.
ZHAO Ping, Han ethnicity, is a member of the Communist Party of China and an outstanding graduate of the Open University of Shaanxi. He is a deputy to the 13th and 14th National People's Congress (NPC), senior technician at the Component Factory of Shaanxi Aircraft Industry Co., Ltd., and Vice Chairman of Hanzhong Municipal Federation of Trade Unions (concurrent). He was appointed as Aviation Industry Distinguished Technical Expert from February 2014 to November 2020; received the title of "National Technical Expert" in 2014; was honoured as "National Model Worker" in 2015; has received the State Council Special Government Allowance since 2017; and has been appointed as Aviation Industry Chief Technical Expert since November 2020.
ZHANG Chunmei is a member of the Communist Party of China. She graduated from the Administrative Management diploma programme at Guangdong Open University in 2015 and enrolled in the 2023 Spring Administrative Management undergraduate programme at Guangdong Open University. She is a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and currently serves as Chairperson of Meizhou Wuhua Honggenran Food Technology Co., Ltd., President of Wuhua County Honggenran Breeding Professional Cooperative, and Director of Wuhua County Anliu Town Fuzhen Qiangcun Industrial Co., Ltd. In 2026, she was honoured as a National March 8th Red-Banner Holder.
Beijing, 18 March 2026 — The Seniors University of China (SUC) established its School of Silver Economy in Beijing. The School also announced its first group of distinguished experts, and simultaneously launched the "Health and Wellness, Learning and Travel" special section on the National Education Platform for the Elderly.