Chen Yinke advocated in the 1920s that one should have the spirit of independence and freedom of thought

Photos and statues left by Chen Yinke (12 photos)

In 1953, it was decided that he would be the second director of the Institute of History, Chinese Academy of Sciences. In his "Reply to the Academy of Sciences" on December 1, 1953, he proposed two conditions for taking office as director. Article 1: “The Institute of Medieval History is allowed not to adhere to Marxism-Leninism and not study politics.” Article 2: “Please ask Mr. Mao or Mr. Liu to give you a certificate of permission as a shield.” He also said: “The meaning is Yes, Mao Gong is the highest political authority, and Liu Gong is the highest responsible person of the party. I think the highest authority should have the same view as me, otherwise, there will be no academic research." . Still teaches at Sun Yat-sen University. This matter was made public in the 1980s.

Photos and statues left by Chen Yinke (12 photos)

"The spirit of independence, the thought of freedom." In 1953, it was decided that he would be the second director of the Institute of History, Chinese Academy of Sciences. In his "Reply to the Academy of Sciences" on December 1, 1953, he proposed two conditions for taking office as director. Article 1: “The Institute of Medieval History is allowed not to adhere to Marxism-Leninism and not study politics.” Article 2: “Please ask Mr. Mao or Mr. Liu to give you a certificate of permission as a shield.” He also said: “The meaning is Yes, Mao Gong is the highest political authority, and Liu Gong is the highest responsible person of the party. I think the highest authority should have the same view as me, otherwise, there will be no academic research." . Still teaches at Sun Yat-sen University.

This matter was made public in the 1980s