Kang Youwei’s Visit to Serbia
Abstract
Kang Youwei was one of the most prominent intellectuals, reformers and politicians of the 20th century China. After he left China and went to exile, he traveled to numerous countries, including Serbia. He visited Serbia in 1908 and wrote a unique and detailed travelogue about his trip. This article aims to examine Kang's perception of the Serbian capital, and his thoughts on the political, historical and economic situation of the country.
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Publication Date
April 27, 2015
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April 27, 2015
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Year 2015 Volume: 2 Number: 1