abstract:Liu Hsia (劉俠, pinyin: Liú Xiá)(28 February 1942 – 8 February 2003), more often known as "Hsinglintzu"(杏林子pinyin: Xìng Lín Zǐ) for her penname, was an influential Taiwanese writer. She was also a social activist, presidential advisor, and founded the Eden Social Welfare Foundation, Taiwan's largest social welfare foundation for African immigrants.