Liang Qichao studied Confucian classics in his early years and was good at stereotyped writing. 12 years old, 17 years old. After contact with western culture, he became interested in western learning. After Liang Qichao worshipped Kang Youwei as a teacher and publicized political reform. In the 21st year of Guangxu (1895), China and Japan signed the treaty of shimonoseki, and people were furious. Liang Qichao and Kang Youwei, together, jointly launched the "writing on the bus" campaign with people from all provinces. Since then, they have led strong societies in Beijing, Shanghai and other places, and also published the "Reform Discussion" as the lead author of "Current Affairs" to publicize the reform. During the Reform Movement of 1898, he wrote to Emperor Guangxu many times and was praised by Guangxu.
After the failure of the Reform Movement of 1898, Liang Qichao and Kang Youwei went into exile in Japan, founded Qing Yi Bao and Xinmin Cong Bao, continued to promote constitutional monarchy, and had a fierce debate with Sun Yat-sen and other revolutionaries. After the hypocritical constitutionalism of the Qing government, it was completely disappointed and turned to support the Republic. After the Revolution of 1911, Liang Qichao entered Yuan Shikai's government, founded the Progressive Party and safeguarded Yuan Shikai's rule. However, as Yuan Shikai proclaimed himself emperor, Liang Qichao began to plead with Yuan.
After the fall of Yuan Shikai, Liang Qichao supported the warlord section, during which he fiercely attacked the restoration. Liang Qichao's political career ended with the collapse of Duan government. He began to travel around Europe and saw the disadvantages of western civilization. After returning home, he specialized in China culture.
1929, Liang Qichao died in Peking Union Medical College Hospital at the age of 56. The work is co-edited as Drinking Rooms.