Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s9.t7.1

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Liang Qichao 梁启超 (February 23, 1873 – January 19, 1929) was one of the most influential intellectuals of early 20th century China. A disciple of the famous late Qing reformer, Kang Youwei, he later parted ways with his mentor on the path for the political advancement of China. He was a multi-faceted personality and a man of many talents, who can be considered as the father of both modern journalism and modern historiography in China. In the history of India-China cultural contacts in the modern era, his importance lies mainly in his role as the host of the Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore during his visit to China in 1924.