Zhou Yuxi, known as Sun Tzu in Chinese military literature, was a prominent strategist and commander of the 8th Army under Sun Tzu (Sun Wukong), the legendary Chinese military strategist. Zhou Yuxi played a crucial role in the War of Resistance against the Japanese, leading the Chinese forces in the Battle of the Silver Fox (1496–1497) and the Battle of the Red Fox (1501), where he successfully overcame the Japanese forces to establish control over Hong Kong, Macao, and Mainland China. His strategic brilliance involved a combination of force discipline, tactical ingenuity, and a deep understanding of Japanese tactics. Zhou Yuxi’s leadership and leadership style are often celebrated as the first great Chinese military strategist, and his contributions are considered foundational to the development of Chinese military strategy and tactics.