Confucius
Links to sites about Confucius. Hong Xiuquan (1814-1864)
Chinese revolutionary, who led the Taiping Rebellion.
Lin Zixu (Lin Tse-Hsü )
The letter of advice to Queen Victoria by Lin Zixu. Philosophy & Classical Works
Links to classic works by Confucius, Laozi, Mencius, etc. Qu Yuan
Qu Yuan died more than 2,000 years ago, but his love for his country and his compassion for the sufferings of his countrymen are still remembered at every Duan Wu Jie. Ti Ying
Ti Ying lived in Shandong during the Western Han dynasty(206BC-8AD). Sima Qian (145?-190? BC)
Ancient Chinese historian. Court astrologer to Wu Di of the Western (Earlier) Han dynasty. Su Wu
Su Wu died in 60 BC, but to this day he remains a symbol of true grit and unswerving patriotism. Kong Rong
Kong Rong lived in the same period as Guan Yu, he lost his life in the process of defending the later Han dynasty. Zhong Kui
Info about Zhong Kui, the god of literature and examinations, the protector against evil spirits and demons. Guan Yu or Guan Gong
Guan Gong as he is better known, is respected for his valour and yi qi. Ma Zu
Ma Zu is widely worshipped as a goddess of the sea. Her original name was Lin Mo. Yue Fei
Yue Fei spent his whole life fighting to defend his country and his Emperor. His valour and his military strategies won him many victories and high honours. Wang Xizhi
Wang Xizhi is known as the Sage of Caligraphy. Sima Guang
Sima Guang (1019-1086) was more than a distinguished historian and court official. Who Is Confucius?
To learn Chinese culture, it is better to learn some Confucianism since it has been well integrated in Chinese culture and is the official state philosophy for over 2000 years. Liang Hongyu
In feudal China, women generally occupied a low position. Their job was to marry and to produce children to ensure the family's posterity. Wen Tianxiang
Wen Tianxiang spent the major part of his life trying to save the Southern Song dynasty from destructions by the Mongols.
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