Zheng Lucheng was born in Korea in August 1918. His original name was Zheng Bu-en.

Zheng was engaged in secret anti-Japanese activities in 1934.

He wrote and composed numerous inspiring tunes that kept morale and hope alive during the war. 

In 1988, approved by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and signed by Deng Xiaoping, the then chairman of the Central Military Commission, the Eighth Route Army March composed by Zheng was renamed the People's Liberation Army March.

(China.org.cn November 18, 2005)