Li Hung-Chang, Chinese statesman and ambassador
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Li Hung-Chang, Chinese statesman and ambassador
Li Hung-Chang (Li Hongzhang), Chinese statesman, ambassador to France. Date: 1823 - 1901
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1823 1896 Ambassador Chang Hung 1901 Hongzhang
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This photograph captures Li Hung-Chang (1823-1901), a prominent Chinese statesman and diplomat, during his tenure as China's ambassador to France in the late 19th century. Dressed in an ornate, gold-trimmed jacket and wearing a black, high-crowned hat, Li exudes an air of authority and sophistication. Born in Anhui Province, Li rose to prominence during the late Qing Dynasty, serving as a key advisor to the Emperor and holding numerous high-ranking positions within the Chinese government. In 1895, he was appointed as China's plenipotentiary to represent China at the peace negotiations following the First Sino-Japanese War. In 1896, Li was sent to France as China's ambassador, marking the first time a Chinese diplomat had been sent to represent China in Europe. During his time in France, Li worked to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between China and Europe, and he was instrumental in securing French support for China during the Boxer Rebellion. This photograph, taken in the 1890s, offers a glimpse into the world of Chinese diplomacy during a pivotal moment in Chinese history. Li Hung-Chang's legacy as a statesman and diplomat continues to be celebrated in China and beyond, and this image serves as a powerful reminder of his significant contributions to Chinese-Western relations.
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