Lin Zexu
Chinahistorical figureMaleb. 17858.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Lin Zexu was a prominent Chinese scholar and official of the Qing dynasty, best known for his staunch opposition to the opium trade in China during the 19th century. Appointed as a high-ranking official in Guangxi, he led efforts to suppress opium, culminating in the confiscation and destruction of opium stocks in 1839 in Humen. His actions are often viewed as a catalyst for the Opium Wars, and he is celebrated as a national hero for his commitment to protecting Chinese sovereignty and public health.
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Lin Zexu is commemorated at the Lin Zexu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou, where visitors can experience his historical actions through augmented reality.
“文旅+科技”助力打造暑期消费新体验--经济·科技--人民网China· 2026-08-11
Lin Zexu was a high official during the Qing Dynasty who fought against the spread of opium.
der Fall des schillernden Guo Wengui
Switzerland· 2026-06-30
Lin Zexu is referenced as a symbol of patriotism and integrity, whose legacy Xi Jinping aims to uphold.
【追光的你】习言道｜习近平曾以这句诗自勉 _光明网China· 2025-10-03
Lin Zexu's patriotic spirit and legacy have been highlighted by Xi Jinping as a model for contemporary patriotism.
【追光的你】习言道｜习近平曾以这句诗自勉--时政--人民网China· 2025-10-03
Lin Zexu's legacy is celebrated as a national hero in China.
共同的告白：“祖国万岁” _光明网China· 2025-10-02
Lin Zexu's legacy is celebrated as a national hero in China.
共同的告白：“祖国万岁” --时政--人民网China· 2025-10-01
This year marks the 240th anniversary of the birth of national hero Lin Zexu.
福建福州：林则徐故居开放 _光明网China· 2025-08-25Lin Zexu was a Chinese scholar and official who attempted to stop the opium trade by seizing British opium shipments.
Kraljica Viktorija: Najmoćniji narko-bos svih vremena čija je imperija oblikovala svet
Serbia· 2025-07-15
Lin Zexu is mentioned as a modern national hero known for his opposition to the opium trade.
王卓祺：文化承傳及歷史記憶──內地旅遊找到的民族認同與國家安全聯想 - 20250630 - 觀點 - 每日明報
Hong Kong· 2025-06-29
Lin Zexu is known for his integrity and efforts in flood control during the Qing Dynasty.
引得清流润人心--反腐倡廉-中国共产党新闻网China· 2025-03-29
Lin Zexu is one of the notable figures who emerged from the historical cultural district of Sanfang Qixiang.
学习进行时丨这些老街旧巷，在时光里绽放芳华--时政--人民网China· 2025-03-22
