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Chen Lianzhong, also known as Zuodian, also known as Zhongrong and Hengji, was a native of Xiqiaojian Village, Nanhai County, Guangdong Province. Chinese industrialist.
Chen Lianzhong, also known as Zuodian, also known as Zhongrong and Hengji, was a native of Xiqiaojian Village, Nanhai County, Guangdong Province. Chinese industrialist. Chen Lianzhong's grandfather was Chen Qiyuan, a national capitalist in modern China. His father, Chen Puxuan, was a silk merchant and he had four sons: Chen Lianbo, Chen Lianzhong, Chen Rugong, and Chen Pusheng. Chen Lianbo was adopted by his second uncle from the same clan when he was young. Chen Lianzhong became the eldest son of the Chen Puxuan family and inherited the business of his grandfather and father. At the age of 19, Chen Lianzhong started doing business. In 1913, the Beiyang government awarded him the fourth-class Golden Harvest Medal for his enthusiasm for public welfare and meritorious service in industry. In March 1919, his brother Chen Lianbo served as the leader of the Guangzhou Merchant Group. In 1921, his brother Chen Lianbo was elected as the president of the Guangzhou General Chamber of Commerce as a business director of the Yansu Insurance Association. Chen Lianzhong was also appointed by the government as the director of the Guangdong Mint, and later resigned. Chen Lianzhong was active in the Guangdong business community and paid attention to the development of overseas trade. He once served as manager of a public welfare insurance company, director of Dili Mining Company, director of Taihua Insurance, and founded several banks. He also served as the financial director of the Guangdong Food Relief Society, the financial director of the Guangdong Charity Relief Society, the financial director of the Guangdong Provincial Business Association, and the treasurer of the Guangzhou Second Hospital Preparatory Group. He is enthusiastic about public welfare undertakings. In 1923, he became the president of the Guangzhou General Chamber of Commerce.
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