Chen Feng

Chen Feng was born in March 1955 in Laiwu, Shandong. He holds a doctorate in history and is a professor and doctoral supervisor at Wuhan University, where he also serves as director of the Institute of Chinese Economic and Social History. A renowned economic historian, he has long devoted himself to the study of Chinese economic history, fiscal history, and Ming-Qing history. His books include Salt Administration and Salt Taxes in the Qing Dynasty, Studies on Qing Military Expenditure, and A History of Qing Finance, and he has led a major project funded by the National Social Science Fund. His work is known for solid use of historical sources and clear problem awareness. Beyond specialist historical writing, he also addresses educational ideas. The works collected here further cover such topics as livelihoods in Chinese history, classic educational concepts of Chinese and foreign educators, a protected-plant guide, children's programming, and intelligent connected vehicles, reflecting wide-ranging interests.