Find out more about the greatest Chinese, including Bruce Lee, Jack Ma, Mao Zedong, Xi Jinping and Kris Wu.
Friendly, accommodating and polite, the Chinese people would go to great lengths to avoid conflicts or embarrassment. Quiet and unassuming on the surface, yet burning with passion and determination on the inside, the Chinese have aptly earned the title ‘The Sleeping Dragon’. China is one of the most ancient civilizations and her contributions to the world are immeasurable. One of the world’s fastest growing economies, China has been among the largest and most complicated economies over the past two thousand years. The Chinese are very hardworking, creative, and intellectual.
Puyi(Last Emperor of China)
07 February 1906
17 October 1967
Prince Chun Mansion, Beijing, China
Aquarius
Hu Jintao(Former General Secretary of the Communist Party of China)
21 December 1942
Taizhou
Sagittarius
Empress Dowager Cixi(Chinese Empress Dowager)
29 November 1835
15 November 1908
Beijing, China
Sagittarius
Zhao Ziyang(Former Prime Minister of China)
17 October 1919
17 January 2005
Hua County, Anyang, China
Libra
Wang Jingwei(Politician, Diplomat)
04 May 1883
10 November 1944
Sanshui, Guangdong, Qing Dynasty, China
Taurus
Sun Yat Sen(Chinese Revolutionary and 'Father of Modern china')
12 November 1866
12 March 1925
Zhongshan
Scorpio
Akong Rinpoche(Founder of the Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland)
25 December 1939
08 October 2013
Kham
Capricorn
Donnie Yen(Actor, Film producer, Film director, Choreographer, Martial artist, Judoka, Karateka, Taekwondo athlete, Thai boxer)
27 July 1963
Guangzhou
Leo
Hu Yitian(Actor)
26 December 1993
Jianggan District
Capricorn
Sun Yat-sen(Politician, Physician, Philosopher)
12 November 1866
12 March 1925
Guangzhou
Scorpio
LaoziHenan
Stephen Chow(Film director, Actor, Film producer, Screenwriter, Comedian)
22 June 1962
Hong Kong
Cancer
Zheng He(Chinese diplomat)
23 September 1371
1433 AD
Yunnan
Virgo
Gong Li(Actor)
31 December 1965
Shenyang
Capricorn
Tank Man1970 AD
Zhou Enlai(Politician, Diplomat)
05 March 1898
08 January 1976
Huai'an District
Pisces
Leslie Cheung(Singer, Composer, Film director, Actor, Songwriter)
12 September 1956
01 April 2003
Kowloon
Virgo
Guan Yu0219 AD
John Woo(Film director, Film producer, Screenwriter, Film editor)
01 May 1946
Guangzhou
Taurus
Yuan Shikai1859 AD
Henan
Wong Kar-wai(Film director, Screenwriter, Film producer)
17 July 1958
Shanghai
Cancer
Zhuge Liang0181 AD
Shandong
Toshiro Mifune(Actor, Film producer, Film actor)
01 April 1920
24 December 1997
Qingdao
Aries
Xuanzang(Scholar)
0602 AD
05 February 0664
Henan
Vin Zhang(Chinese actor)
Wuxi
The teachings of the ancient philosopher Confucius laid the foundation for the rich cultural and political heritage of China. His philosophy emphasized on morality, social relationships, justice and sincerity—qualities that the Chinese uphold to this day. From time immemorial Chinese scientists, mathematicians and doctors have made important inventions and discoveries. The contributions of the Chinese to the areas of astronomy, surgery, science and technology, and philosophy have been immense. The modern Chinese are following in the footsteps of their illustrious forefathers in making their homeland proud and enriching the whole of the world with their good works. Browse this section to read all about the famous Chinese who helped shape the world.