Liang Qichao

Author: Xue Ruihan
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: A prodigy from a scholarly family, extraordinary from a young age. He studied under Kang Youwei and entered a brand-new realm. He founded the Shiwu Bao (Times Journal), becoming a prominent figure in the discourse. During the Hundred Days' Reform, although he claimed, "The new policies were truly all from our efforts," he ultimately faced defeat. Itō Hirobumi remarked, "This young man, Liang, is a precious soul for China." He went into exile overseas for 14 years, serving as the "pilot of constitutionalism." Upon returning to China, he shook hands with Yuan Shikai but declined to become the leader of the Progressive Party. Later, he opposed Yuan and fought for the Restoration of the Republic, turning the tide. His anti-Yuan declaration, "The Luoyang Paper Was Expensive," became widely read. When Zhang Xun attempted a second restoration, he once again fought against the reactionary tide. "Looking back at his life, he sought to fulfill his duties, showcase his talents, and achieve success."