Abstract:To commemorate the 150th anniversary of his birth, the article presents a chronological survey of Zhu Qi Qian’s life and career. The article analyses his writings at every stage of his life, including poems, telegrams, letters, reports, and articles. Books and papers that are closely related to Zhu Qiqian are also discussed. Special focus is put on the assessment of the dates of texts, with it, the interpersonal relationship, and any possible clues between the lines.