State Hostage-Taking

The Case of King Huai of Chu's Luring, Detention, and Death in Qin
  1. The Case of King Huai of Chu's Luring, Detention, and Death in Qin
  2. Jurisdiction: State of Chu and State of Qin (Warring States China) (299 BC – 296 BC)
  3. Original Case: 楚怀王被诱执、客死于秦案
  4. Key Figures: King Huai of Chu (Xiong Huai), King Zhaoxiang of Qin (Ying Ji), Zi Lan (Prince of Chu)
  5. Case Tags: State Hostage-Taking;Diplomatic Deception;Breach of Safe Conduct;Abduction of a Sovereign