On this day 123 years ago, on April 27, 1902 (March 20, 1902 lunar calendar), the China Education Association was established in Shanghai. All members of the China Education Association took a group photo in Shanghai. On April 27, 1902, the China Education Association was officially established in Shanghai. Cai Yuanpei was elected as the secretary, and Wang Mutao and others were promoted as officers. The China Education Association announced in its charter: "The Association aims to educate Chinese young men and women, develop their wisdom, and enhance their national concepts, so as to restore the foundation of state power in the future." The China Education Association advocates education for the political purpose of transforming China, and to establish a democratic and republican country in China. It clearly reveals the educational purpose of nationalism and democracy. To achieve this goal, the Education Association plans to seriously engage in the work of building a "republican nation." It has established three ministries of education, publishing, and industry. It is preparing to establish schools for men and women, publish textbooks and educational newspapers, and establish shops, factories, and companies.