Liu Xinqi is an author about whom very little is publicly known: his nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background cannot be confirmed. At present, the only work attributed to him is a title called Records of Jiaozhou (Jiaozhou Ji), which is classified in our catalogue as a philosophical reading. On the available evidence, it is difficult to sketch a full picture of his life, nor can the date of composition or the circumstances behind the book be determined. Judging from the title, "Jiaozhou" was an old Chinese name for the Lingnan region, so the work may concern local customs and observations, while its classification as philosophy suggests that it may also touch on ideas and argument. Lacking other editions, prefaces, or later commentary, the book's circulation and scholarly influence are likewise hard to assess. Readers who wish to learn more about Liu Xinqi will need further bibliographical and local-historical clues.
