Tao Xingzhi. Tao Xingzhi (October 18, 1891 - July 25, 1946), a native of Shexian County, Anhui Province, was a Chinese people's educator and thinker, a great democratic fighter, a patriot, and a member of the Chinese People's Salvation Association and the China Democratic League. One of the main leaders and a member of Jingxing Society.