Xiong Xiling, or Hsiung Hsi-ling (); 1870–1937) was a Chinese philanthropist and politician, who served as premier of the
Republic of China
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from July 1913 to February 1914.
Biography
Born in Fenghuang,
Xiangxi
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prefecture of
Hunan
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,
China
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, Xiong was also a
Chinese
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scholar.
In July 1913, Xiong was appointed by
Yuan Shikai
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as the Premier and Finance Minister. However, after a few months, the relationship between Xiong and Yuan began to deteriorate, triggered by their conflicting views on governance. In February 1914, Xiong resigned from the government.
After he left politics, Xiong became involved in some educational and charitable institutions to help the needy of
Beijing
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and
Shanghai
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. In 1937, Xiong was in
Shanghai
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, helping the refugees during the
Battle of Shanghai
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. After Shanghai fell, he went to
British Hong Kong
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, dying there on 25 December 1937. He was honored with a
state funeral
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.
His daughter
Nora Hsiung Chu
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Early life
Hsiung was born ...
(1902-1977) became an educator and expert on child welfare.
1870 births
1937 deaths
Republic of China politicians from Hunan
Premiers of the Republic of China
Politicians from Xiangxi
Unity Party (China) politicians
Progressive Party (China) politicians
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