Huang Yuansheng

Huang Yuansheng (original name Huang Weiji, courtesy name Yuanyong, pen name Yuansheng, January 15, 1885 - December 25, 1915) was a native of Jiujiang, Jiangxi. The young man was diligent and studious, and within two years he passed the provincial examination, the general examination, and the imperial examination, and became famous for his literary work. In the early years of the Republic of China, he became a famous journalist and was famous for his courage to criticize current affairs. He opposed the Kuomintang politically and supported the Progressive Party. The articles written by Huang Yuansheng had a huge influence on the political circles at that time. He advocated censorship of the press, and later opposed Yuan Shikai's proclaimed emperor, which offended many important people. He went to San Francisco in the United States in 1915, but was assassinated on December 25 of that year.