Lin Zexu Calligraphy Collection

Author: Lin Zexu Complete Works Committee
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Lin Zexu is a great patriotic figure and an outstanding national hero of modern China. His works are records of his life's thoughts and political practices, as well as a precious spiritual wealth of the Chinese nation. Compiling and publishing the Complete Works of Lin Zexu is our social responsibility.
1. A Strong Patriotism
As an excellent tradition of the Chinese nation, patriotism was particularly prominent in resisting foreign aggression in modern times, and Lin Zexu was a patriotic figure who raised the banner of anti-invasion in the modern era. Lin Zexu's patriotic thoughts were formed and developed through the practice of struggle. From a young age, he admired the heroic figures of national integrity in history, such as Yue Fei and Wen Tianxiang.
2. A Prominent People-Centered Philosophy
Lin Zexu's people-centered philosophy was also reflected in the anti-invasion struggle and the handling of ethnic issues. During the period of suppressing opium and resisting British aggression in Guangdong, when facing British military aggression, he believed that "the people are the foundation of the state," emphasizing the unity of the military and civilians.
3. A Rare Spirit of Reform and Pioneering
From the perspective of patriotism and people-centered philosophy, he was determined to reform and brave in pioneering, which is also a treasure of Lin Zexu's thoughts. Lin Zexu's spirit of reform and pioneering was reflected in various fields, including military, political, economic, and cultural aspects.
4. Strict Integrity and Self-Discipline
Treating the country with patriotism, the people with a people-centered philosophy, social issues with a reform spirit, and oneself with integrity and self-discipline. The works and translations left by Lin Zexu for later generations cover fields such as politics, economy, ethics, history, geography, and literature.