[HIGHLIGHTS] [The Wind Rises in Huangpu] Xu Xiangqian’s son: His father’s purpose in running to Huangpu is to make China rich, strong and independent - China News Network Video

In 1924, Dr. Sun Yat-sen established the Whampoa Military Academy with the help of the Communist Party of China and the Soviet Union.

The teachers and students of Huangpu made great achievements in the struggle against imperialism and feudalism. Xu Xiangqian was the youngest front commander in chief during the Red Army period. He served as the Chief of General Staff of the People's Liberation Army, Vice Premier of the State Council and Minister of National Defense. His son, Xu Xiaoyan, said his father's purpose was to make China rich, strong and independent.