The poem "South China Tiger" was written in June 1973, showing the specific time and space of "ten years of turmoil". This is an era of imprisoning lives and killing animals. With a sensitive heart, the poet strongly felt this sorrow and suffering. At the same time, he also felt the unyielding soul and the tenacious fighting spirit of every bloody Chinese to break free from imprisonment and yearn for freedom. In the poem, the poet gave this suffering and bloodiness to a living body - the imprisoned South China tiger.