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In this Chinese name, the family name is Xu.
Xu Qian
徐謙
Minister of Justice of the Republic of China
In office
19 September 1922 – 29 November 1922
Preceded byZhang Yaoceng
Succeeded byXu Shiying
In office
8 June 1917 – 16 June 1917
(acting)
Preceded byZhang Yaoceng
Succeeded byKiang Yung
Personal details
Born1871
Nanchang, Kiangsi
Died1940
British Hong Kong
NationalityRepublic of China

Xu Qian or George Hsu (Chinese: 徐謙; 1871–1940) was a Chinese politician and scholar. He made important contribution to the judicial system of modern China.

Originated from She County of Anhui province and born in Nanchang of Jiangxi province, Xu Qian passed the highest level of Imperial Examination in 1903 and obtained Jinshi title. He became a prominent figure after the foundation of Republic of China.[1]

References

  1. ^ Confucianism and Spiritual Traditions in Modern China and Beyond, page 262
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