Zeng Liansong (; 17 December 1917 – 19 October 1999) was a Chinese supply chain manager and secret agent of the Chinese Communist Party best known for designing the flag of the People's Republic of China. He also served as the deputy manager of the Shanghai City Daily Necessities Company and a member of the CPPCC Shanghai Committee.
Early life and education
Zeng Liansong was born in Rui'an, Zhejiang. He studied at Rui'an County Primary School (now Rui'an City Experimental Primary School) and Rui'an High School in his youth.
In 1936, Zeng was admitted to the Department of Economics of the National Central University. He later joined the Anti-Japanese and National Salvation Federation at the university and devoted himself to the Chinese Communist Revolution. He joined the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in May 1938, engaged in underground activities, and served as the secretary of the underground student party branch of the CCP at the National Central University.
Career
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After his graduation in 1940, Zeng served as an underground worker (secret agent) for the CCP. In 1949, he worked as a secretary at the Shanghai Modern Economic News Agency (上海现代经济通讯社), a secret economic news stronghold and intelligence agency led by the Shanghai Underground Party of the CCP (中国共产党上海地下党). In May 1949, the People's Liberation Army gained control of Shanghai. Having completed its historical mission, the Shanghai Modern Economic News Agency was disbanded. Soon after, Zeng saw the solicitation notice for the national flag of the People's Republic of China and devoted himself to the design work.
After the Cultural Revolution, Zeng worked as the deputy manager of the Shanghai City Daily Necessities Company (). He also served as a member of the 5th session of the CPPCC Shanghai Committee and a member of the Standing Committee of the 6th session of the CPPCC Shanghai Committee.