Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s9.t6.1

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Zhang Binglin 章炳麟 also known as Zhang Taiyan 章太炎 (December 25, 1868 – June 14, 1936) was a well-known Chinese scholar, philosopher and revolutionary nationalist of the early 20th century. He was known for his radical political views and outspokenness, which got him into trouble with the authorities both at the end of the Qing dynasty and after the establishment of the Republic of China. As a writer and contributor to several papers, among them the *Shiwubao* and *Minbao*, he wrote several pieces analysing the condition of India. During his exile in Japan, he appears to have maintained contact with some Indians studying in Japan who influenced his views on India and Asia.