October 13, 2026, marks the first anniversary of the passing of Mr. Wan Runnan.
Mr. Wan Runnan was a renowned Chinese democracy advocate and a key pioneer in exploring China’s market economy during the early days of Reform and Opening-up period. In the 1980s, he led the Stone Group (Sitong) in comprehensively implementing digital office systems, earning a reputation as a “Confucian entrepreneur” of Zhongguancun (Silicon Valley of China). His significance lay not merely in his business achievements, but more in his unwavering commitment to carry on individual dignity, freedom, democracy, and social justice.
In 1989, faced with a profound test of history and conscience, Mr. Wan publicly supported the student movement and upheld his sense of social responsibility — a stance for which he paid a heavy price. Through his actions, he demonstrated that one must maintain an independent spirit in the face of power and refuse to betray one’s conscience for the sake of self-interest.
He once said, “My life has been fulfilling; I have embraced my conscience and have no regrets.” These words truly reflect the convictions and choices that defined his life. For over three decades, he remained steadfast in his ideals. With his magnanimous character, firm beliefs, and inclusive spirit, he influenced and inspired countless people striving for freedom, democracy, and human dignity.
Mr. Wan Runnan’s stature stemmed not from power or wealth, but from the strength of his character and his unwavering moral integrity. He was more than just an entrepreneur; he was a thinker and a man of action possessed of a strong sense of civic duty and a commitment to the times. He was not only a respected elder to many but also a spiritual beacon of conscience and courage within the Chinese democracy movement.
On this anniversary, we will hold a global memorial service for Mr. Wan Runnan via Zoom. Together, we will reflect on his life’s journey, honor his moral commitment, and carry forward his steadfast dedication to freedom, democracy, and conscience.
Though he has departed, his spirit endures. The ideals Mr. Wan Runnan steadfastly upheld and the strength of character he embodied will endure in the annals of history, as well as in the hearts of all who strive for freedom, democracy, and human dignity.
May the beacon never fade; may conscience long endure.
Friends attending the commemorative event include:
Wei Jingsheng, Yan Jiaqi, Li Yu, Wang Dan, Shieh Jhy-wey, Liao Tienchi, Wu’er Kaixi, Hu Ping, Wang Juntao, Huang Ciping, Chen Kuide, Su Xiaokang, Zhang Boli, Wang Guoxing, Marie Holzman, Cai Chongguo, Lu Yang, Yuan Ling, Li Hengqing, Chen Liqun, Xi Haiming, Chen Weijian, Wang Guanru, Umit, Thomas Yan Sun-kong, Liang Youcan, Wang Jinzhong, Song Shuyuan, Gao Gao, Yu Dahai, Jiang Fuzhen, Zheng Yi, Bei Ming, Huang Hua, Gao Jian, Yu Shixin, Chen Weiming, Gao Yuan, Pan Yongzhong, Yang Xiao’ou, Hu Zhongnan, Li Qiu, Wang Yunpu, Zhang Aimei, Liu Qing, Chen Pokong, Liu Lu, Li Lin, Sun Liyong, Wu Chengmou, Xiong Yan, Zhou Kai, Lü Yi, Lü Honglai, Zhu Yufu, Liu Fenggang, Thomas, Ning Xianhua, Chen Ming, Yu Luowen, Yang Zili, Chen Hantao, Lin Shengliang, Zhang Jianxing, Liu Tai, Hu Junxiong, Hu Fuqing, He Maike, Qian Ailing, Su Shan, Zhao Xiling, Hu Yichao, Wei Libin, Li Haining, Li Zhongping, Zhang Shaohai, Xie Aiqing, Liu Weimin, Wang Gong, Wang Shoufeng, Wang Wenxiao, Dong Peng, Wang Weijin, Lu Lingfei, Hu Xiao, Guan Guilin, Ren Tao, Han Rongli, Luo Wei, Ma Yongtao, Ai Shicheng, Lan Zhansheng, Chen Yan, Gao Zhi, Lin Dongyi, Zhang Hongyuan, Liu Gang, Lan Wei, Chen Hanping, Feng Guang, Sang Min, Xiang Juan, Zhang Xiaoju, Liu Qing, Wang Menglong, Zhang Shenhua, Jiang Bu, Wang Heyuan.
I. Commemoration Time: Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Specific times worldwide are as follows:
New York: 8:00
Los Angeles: 5:00
Berlin: 14:00
London: 13:00
Japan: 21:00
Melbourne: 23:00
II. Technical Arrangements:
The commemoration will be held via Zoom and last approximately three hours. Technical support and live streaming will be provided by SinoEuro Voices.
III. Moderators:
Liao Tienchi, Huang Ciping
IV. Organizing Bodies:
Sino Euro Voices, Federation for a Democratic China
V. Organizing Team:
Liao Tienchi, Huang Ciping, Wang Guoxing, Liang Youcan, Wang Jinzhong, Song Shuyuan, Pan Yongzhong.
Original link:
https://sinoeurovoices.com/
Related picture:
http://www.weijingsheng.org/
中國民運的良心燈塔 — 萬潤南先生逝世一周年祭文告
2026年10月13日，是萬潤南先生逝世一周年紀念日。
萬潤南先生是中國著名民主人士，
1989年，在歷史與良知的重大考驗面前，
他曾說：「我的人生充實，擁抱良知，無愧無悔。」這句話，
萬潤南先生的威望，不是來自權力與財富，
值此周年紀念日，我們將通過 Zoom 網絡視頻舉行全球範圍的「萬潤南先生逝世一周年追思會」，
斯人已逝，精神長存。萬潤南先生所堅守的理想與體現的人格力量，
願燈塔不滅，願良知長存。
出席紀念活動的朋友有：
魏京生、嚴家祺、李玉、王丹、謝志偉、廖天琪、吾爾開希、胡平、
一、追思會時間：2026年10月13日（星期二），
紐約時間：18:00點
洛杉磯時間：5:00點
柏林時間：14:00點
倫敦時間：13:00點
日本時間：21:00點
墨爾本時間：23:00點
二、網絡技術：
Zoom網絡視頻會場，大約舉行3個小時的紀念大會。
三、追思會主持人：
廖天琪、黃慈萍
四、追思活動籌備組織：
歐洲之聲、民主中國陣線
五、參與籌備：
廖天琪、黃慈萍、王國興、梁友燦、王進忠、宋書元、潘永忠。
原始链接：
https://sinoeurovoices.com/
相关图片：
http://www.weijingsheng.org/
