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“The young intellectuals are all chanting, "Revolution, Revolution," but I say the revolution will have to start in our homes, by achieving equal rights for women.”

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Qiu Jin, also known as Xuanqing and Jingxiong, was a prominent female revolutionary and democrat in modern China. Born on November 8, 1875, and died on July 15, 1907, Qiu Jin was one of the founders of the Tongmenghui and had a profound impact on China's modern history through her revolutionary thoughts and actions. more

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