An important pioneer and founder of biological products science in China- Qi Changqing

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Qi Changqing was born into a Manchu Family in Beijing in 1896. After the founding of  China, Qi Changqing successively served as the first, second and third members of the biological products branch of the medical committee of the Ministry of health, the first and second vice chairmen of Gansu microbial society, the honorary deputy director of Gansu Medical Association and immunology society, the honorary deputy director of Gansu veterinary society, as well as the first and second members of Gansu CPPCC and the third, fourth and fifth Standing Committee. Qi Changqing was patriotic, honest and clean all his life, supported socialism, and was labeled as a "reactionary academic authority" in the "Cultural Revolution" movement. He was criticized and unfairly treated. However, his faith in the party and socialism remained unchanged. He joined the Communist Party of China at the age of 86 in 1982. In recognition of Qi Changqing's contribution to national health and epidemic prevention, he has been approved to enjoy the special allowance of the State Council since 1991. Qi Changqing died in Beijing in 1992 at the age of 96.