signed LIANGQICHAO，inscribed，and with two seals of the artist ink on paper, hanging scroll Liang Qichao (1873–1929) was a Chinese social and political activist, journalist, and intellectual who lived during the late Qing dynasty and the early Republic of China.His thought had a significant influence on the political reformation of modern China. He inspired Chinese scholars and activists with his writings and reform movements.His translations of Western and Japanese books into Chinese introduced new theories and ideas and inspired young activists.