Lin Jiamei (Chinese: 林佳楣; pinyin: Lín Jiāméi; born 21 June 1924) is the widow of former Chinese president Li Xiannian. She was the First Lady of the People's Republic of China from 1983 to 1988, along with Zhuo Lin, the wife of then-paramount leader Deng Xiaoping.
Lin Jiamei | |
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林佳楣 | |
.jpg) Lin in 1985 | |
| Spouse of the President of China | |
| In office 18 June 1983 – 8 April 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Wang Guangmei |
| Succeeded by | Wang Yeping |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 June 1924 Danyang, Jiangsu, China |
| Spouse | Li Xiannian |
| Children | 3, including Li Xiaolin |
| Education | Tong De Medical College, Shanghai |
Career
editLin graduated from Tong De Medical College in 1949.[1] Until the 1980s, she held positions as a pediatrician at the Hubei Provincial Hospital, the vice-president of the Wuhan Women and Children's Health Institute, a committee member on the State Council Family Planning Commission, and chief of the Women and Children's Health Bureau in the Ministry of Health.[1] Lin was a representative at the 4th, 5th and 6th National People's Congresses. She was also a committee member on the 7th and 8th CPPCCs, in addition to being the deputy head of the 8th CPPCC Committee for Science, Education, Culture, Health and Sports.[1] As of 2015, Lin reportedly serves as the president of the Chinese Association for Female Doctors, as well as a consultant to the Chinese Children's Development Center.[1]
First Lady
editLin, like other Chinese first ladies, did not often appear in public, but accompanied her husband when he met with foreign leaders, both in Beijing and abroad.[2][3] She became close with her contemporary, U.S. First Lady Nancy Reagan.[3][4] Lin accompanied Li Xiannian to the USA during the first official visit of President of the People's Republic of China in July 1985.[5] From 1984, Lin served as the deputy president of the China Medical Committee, as well as bureau chief of the Women and Children's Department of the Ministry of Health.[1]
Personal life
editLin was Li Xiannian's second wife.[6] Together they had two daughters, Li Ziyang and Li Xiaolin, and one son, Li Ping. Lin also raised Li's daughter from his first marriage, Li Jin.[1][7]
On 21 June 2024, she turned 100.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f chenshanbin (19 May 2015). "Li Xiannian de furen Lin Jiamei jianli, Lin Jiamei sheng le ji ge haizi 李先念的夫人林佳媚简历 林佳楣生了几个孩子 [The resume of Li Xiannian's wife, Lin Jiamei; how many children did Lin Jiamei have?]". lishiquwen. Archived from the original on 24 December 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
- ^ Radcliffe, Donnie (23 July 1985). "Nancy Reagan & [...]". Washington Post. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
- ^ a b Nemy, Enid (29 April 1985). "Reagans return a favor: Turkey dinner in Peking". New York Times. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
- ^ Nemy, Enid (3 May 1984). "Mrs. Reagan gets a chance to unwind among Alaskans". New York Times. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
- ^ Liu 刘, Yawei 亚伟 (13 May 2016). "Pinglun: tantan zhongmei de lishi zuobiao 评论：谈谈中美的历史坐标 [Commentary: discussion of the historical coordinates of China and America]". news.p5w.net. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ "Li Xiaolin, daughter of former Chinese president Li Xiannian". Want China Times. 28 August 2014. Retrieved 8 November 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Dunn, Sheryl Wu (23 June 1992). "Li Xiannian, China Ex-President And Rural Economist, Dies at 82". New York Times. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
- ^ 历史龙元阁 (2024-06-26). "她大学毕业就结婚，丈夫后来成为国家主席，如今100岁身体硬朗". 163.com. Retrieved 2024-06-30.