Author Archives: Rujie Wang

Lu Xun (1881-1936) Lu Xun (pseud. of Zhou Shuren, 1881-1936) was born on September 25, 1881 in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province. He was taught Chinese classics by a private tutor. In 1898 he entered South China Naval Academy in Nanjing but … Continue reading →

Reform Movement led by people such as Kang Youwei, Liang Qichao, Tan Sitong, and later Sun Zhongshan

Reform Movement led by people such as Kang Youwei, Liang Qichao, Tan Sitong, and later Sun Zhongshan

Taiping Rebellion led by Hong Xiuquan as Heavenly King against the Qing government;

Taiping Rebellion led by Hong Xiuquan as Heavenly King against the Qing government;

Opium War ended with Great Britain winning the war and China’s humiliating defeat; the Treaty of Nanjing was signed to open up 5 cities–Canton, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Ningbo, and Shanghai–to residency by British subjects for the purpose of trade.