Kang Keqing
Kang Keqing | |
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康克清 | |
Kang Keqing in 1952 at the International Convention for the Protection of Children | |
| Spouse of the Head of State of China (de facto) | |
| In office 17 January 1975 – 6 July 1976 | |
| Chairperson of the All-China Women's Federation | |
| In office 1978–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Cai Chang |
| Succeeded by | Chen Muhua |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 September 1911 |
| Died | 22 April 1992 (aged 80) |
| Political party | Chinese Communist Party |
| Spouse | Zhu De |
| Parent | Kang Niangou (Chinese: 康年苟) |
Kang Keqing (K'ang K'e-ching; Chinese: 康克清; pinyin: Kāng Kèqīng; September 7, 1911 – April 22, 1992) was a Chinese revolutionary and politician. As a teenager, she joined the Chinese Red Army, fighting with the Chinese Communist Party during the Chinese Civil War and participating in the Long March. She later served as chair of the All-China Women's Federation and served on the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party during the 1980s. She was also the wife of general Zhu De until his death in 1976.