Political Repression

A case involving severe punishment for political dissent and criticism of the government.

The Case of Zhu Sizao Lamenting the Prosperous Era
  1. The Case of Zhu Sizao Lamenting the Prosperous Era
  2. Jurisdiction: China (1753)
  3. Original Case: 朱思藻盛世吊时案
  4. DefendantsZhu SizaoInvestigatorsMinistry of JusticeJudgesQianlong EmperorInstitutionsMinistry of JusticeQing Dynasty Government
  5. Case Tags: Literary Inquisition;Qing Dynasty;Political Repression;Freedom of Speech
The Case of Hu Zhongzao's "Poetry of Jianmosheng"
  1. The Case of Hu Zhongzao's "Poetry of Jianmosheng"
  2. Jurisdiction: China (Qing Dynasty) (1755 (20th year of Qianlong reign))
  3. Original Case: 《坚磨生诗钞》胡中藻案
  4. Key Figures: Hu Zhongzao (defendant), Qianlong Emperor (judge), E'ertai (deceased grand secretary posthumously implicated), Zhang Tingyu (involved associate)
  5. Case Tags: Literary Inquisition;Lèse-majesté;Political Repression;Qing Dynasty Censorship