However, in 1951, Li Zhilong's family applied to the government, hoping that Li Zhilong could be named a "revolutionary martyr". However, this request was explicitly rejected by his teacher at the time, Premier Zhou. Premier Zhou also clearly stated in the report that the reason  - DayDayNews history

However, in 1951, Li Zhilong's family applied to the government, hoping that Li Zhilong could be named a "revolutionary martyr". However, this request was explicitly rejected by his teacher at the time, Premier Zhou. Premier Zhou also clearly stated in the report that the reason

Li Zhilong was a student of Premier Zhou who was shot dead by Chiang Kai-shek for opposing Chiang Kai-shek. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, he was not rated as a revolutionary martyr.