Wu Shi
Wu Shi (1912–1998) was a renowned Chinese artist and educator, celebrated for his contributions to contemporary Chinese art. Born in Xiangtan, Hunan, he studied traditional Chinese painting under notable mentors and later became a prominent figure in the Hubei art community. His most famous work, 'The Last Steel Beam,' commemorates the completion of the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, symbolizing the resilience and strength of the Chinese people during the early years of the People's Republic of China. Throughout his career, Wu Shi was recognized for his dedication to art education and his role in promoting socialist realism in Chinese visual arts.
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Visitors pay tribute to the statue of Wu Shi in front of his former residence.
福州：古厝敬忠魂 _光明网
China· 2026-02-23
Wu Shi was a revolutionary figure and scholar who played a significant role in cultural preservation and military affairs in Fujian.
吴石的一封举荐信--党史-中国共产党新闻网China· 2026-01-17
Wu Shi was referenced as a Chinese spy during the discussion of the White Terror era.
Remember our army soldiers, not spies: Lai
Taiwan· 2025-11-23
Wu was executed in 1950 after being convicted as a spy.
EDITORIAL: KMT head walking a dangerous pathTaiwan· 2025-11-21
Wu Shi was a CCP spy who was mentioned in the context of Cheng's actions.
DPP criticizes KMT for minimizing historic IPAC tripTaiwan· 2025-11-10
Wu Shi was honored at an event for people killed during the White Terror.
KMT chair wants Taiwan to be like Macau: activistTaiwan· 2025-11-09
Wu Shi was a lieutenant general executed for being convicted as a CCP spy, honored at the memorial attended by Cheng.
KMT chair creating headaches: ex-legislatorsTaiwan· 2025-11-09
Wu Shi is remembered as a notable worker who was executed and is referred to as a 'sacrificial martyr' during the memorial event.
鄭麗文秋祭「中共烈士」引議論 (21:37) - 20251108 - 兩岸 - 即時新聞
Hong Kong· 2025-11-08
Wu Shi was executed after being convicted as a CCP spy during the White Terror era.
Memorial not focused on spy: KMT’s ChengTaiwan· 2025-11-08
Wu Shi was executed after being found to have worked as a spy for the Chinese Communist Party during the White Terror era.
KMT chair invited to memorial honoring executed CCP spyTaiwan· 2025-11-07
Wu Shi is portrayed as a general who risked his life to provide intelligence to the People's Liberation Army.
筆陣：吳石是真正的共產黨人 ／文：阮紀宏 - 20251021 - 觀點 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-10-20Wu Shi is celebrated as a 'warrior painter' in contemporary Chinese art history for his contributions and the spirit conveyed in his works.
“一根钢梁”蕴藏的中国力量 _光明网China· 2025-07-06