About Zheng Guanying
Lived 1842 – 1923 (aged 80). Zheng Guanying was a Chinese entrepreneur, journalist and thinker.
Zheng Guanying or Cheng Kuan-ying (1842–1922 or '23) was a Chinese reformist active in the late Qing dynasty. He was a proponent of fighting economic dominance by Western countries of China through economic nationalism, of parliamentary representative democracy, and of women's rights.
History
His family members resided in Macau, but his birthplace was Xiangshan, Guangdong; he ultimately never passed any such examinations. He took night classes on the English language at the Anglo-Chinese School. and Lu Xun.
Escola Oficial Zheng Guanying, a government school in Macau, was given its current name in 2011. The 160th anniversary of the birth of Zheng was held in Zhongshan in 2002.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Zheng Guanying?
entrepreneur (1842-1923)
When was Zheng Guanying born?
Zheng Guanying was born on 24 July 1842 in Zhongshan.
When did Zheng Guanying die?
Zheng Guanying died on 1 May 1923 in Shanghai.
What was Zheng Guanying's occupation?
Zheng Guanying was an entrepreneur, journalist and thinker.
What nationality was Zheng Guanying?
Zheng Guanying was Chinese.
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