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King Huai of Chu楚怀王​ (personal name Xiong Huai熊槐) was the 37th ruler of the State of Chu, reigning during the Warring States period.

In 329 BC, following the death of his father, Xiong Huai ascended the throne, posthumously known as "King Huai of Chu". During his reign, he exceptionally appointed Qu Yuan屈原​ to implement reforms, though the reforms were eventually abandoned. In 323 BC, he defeated the State of Wei and captured eight cities. In 318 BC, he served as the leader of the five-state alliance (Vertical Alliance) to attack Qin. In 306 BC, he conquered the State of Yue越, expanding Chu's territory east of the Yangtze River.

However, in 312 BC, he launched the Battles of Danyang丹阳 and Lantian蓝田, suffering severe casualties and losing Hanzhong汉中. In 301 BC, Chu was defeated at the Battle of Chuisha垂沙, resulting in significant territorial losses. In 299 BC, Xiong Huai met King Zhao of Qin秦赵王 at Wu Pass武关​ for negotiations, but was treacherously detained by Qin, which demanded the cession of the Wu巫 and Qianzhong黔中 Commanderies. King Huai resolutely refused.

In 296 BC, King Huai of Chu died in captivity in Qin. When his coffin was returned to Chu, "the people of Chu mourned him as if for a close relative."