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Wu Chu-Fang (吴菊芳) was known for educating children during the Sino-Japanese war, and running a restaurant in Tarrytown, New York. Her husband,
Li Hanhun Li Hanhun (; 7 October 1895 – 30 June 1987), courtesy name Bohao (伯豪) and assumed name Nanhua (南華) was a Chinese (Kuomintang) general from Wuchuan, Guangdong, Wuchuan, Guangdong. He participated in the Northern Expedition and Second ...
, was a general in China.


Early life

Chu-Fang was born on September 10, 1911 in China where her father was mayor of
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. She graduated from
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in 1941; she was the first woman to be a student in the agricultural college.


Sino-Japanese War

During the Sino-Japanese War, she organized literacy and home economics classes for other officers' wives. When her husband, General Li, was recalled to active duty, she worked to raise funds for medical supplies and winter wear for frontline soldiers, Her efforts were recognized in
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's book ''China at War'', where she was cited for organizing aid for frontline soldiers. From 1939 until 1945, Chu-Fang directed the rescue of thousands of children from occupied territories and war zones. She established schools and served as the head of Ly Hun Middle School. She also helped women whose husbands had died in the war by providing resources and training. Chu-Fang was an elected member of the first National Assembly of the Republic of China.


United States

After the Communist takeover of China in 1949, she moved to New York City with her family. She acquired the skills to operate a restaurant, and in 1955 opened her own restaurant in White Plains NY, the China Garden, It was described in a New York newspaper as "a temple of excellent dining". In 2012, the couple's joint autobiography, titled ''Dreams on a Pillow'', was published by Guangdong People's Publishing House. Chu-Fang Wu died on December 10, 1999, in New York City.


Personal life

In 1929 she met Republic of China General
Li Hanhun Li Hanhun (; 7 October 1895 – 30 June 1987), courtesy name Bohao (伯豪) and assumed name Nanhua (南華) was a Chinese (Kuomintang) general from Wuchuan, Guangdong, Wuchuan, Guangdong. He participated in the Northern Expedition and Second ...
(李汉魂), a commander of the famed Fourth Army, while he was stationed in Ichang, Hubei.


References

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