The Founding of Xin Qingnian (New Youth)

September 15, 1915

On September 15, 1915, Qingnian Zazhi (Youth Magazine), edited by Chen Duxiu, was launched in Shanghai. From September 1916, its name was changed to Xin Qingnian (New Youth). It was the central publication for promoting anti-feudal ideas and advocating democratic revolution. In the early period, it publicized democratic and scientific ideas, and later Marxism.

“Xin Qingnian chuangkan” [The publication of New Youth]. People's Daily Online. Accessed December 21. http://cpc.people.com.cn/GB/33837/2533813.html.