He is among the oldest Party members in Shanxi. As a witness to the Party's development in more than eight decades, he has been an enthusiast on many occasions to publicize the CPC's history and promote the spirit of the Party.

Gao Xiaoyan, a Party member, said the veteran Party members like He are "living textbook" for the studies of the CPC's history. "While paying homage to these old Party members, we should learn from them on how to hold fast to our belief and better serve our people and our nation," Gao said.

Li Shu contributed to this story.