Shen Baozhen

• Shen Baozhen, originally named Shen Zhenzong, styled Youdan and also known as Hanyu, was of Han ethnicity from Houguan, Fujian (present-day Fuzhou, Fujian). He was an important minister during the late Qing dynasty, serving as a politician, military leader, and diplomat. He was one of the founders of China’s modern shipbuilding, shipping, and naval construction, and was the son-in-law of Lin Zexu.