# Li Sien Lan — My Life in China and America character guide

> Li Sien Lan in My Life in China and America by Yung Wing.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Li Sien Lan, Mr. Li, Li

**First appearance:** 0015-xiii-my-interviews-with-tsang-kwoh-fan

## Who they are

Chinese scholar and official, friend of Yung Wing.

## Relationships

### [Ou Ngoh Liang](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/ou_ngoh_liang)

_professional_

Li Sien Lan and Ou Ngoh Liang were colleagues in the Qing bureaucracy, collaborating on official matters.

### [Hung Siu Chune](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/hung_siu_chune)

_rivalry_

Hung Siu Chune, the Taiping leader, and Li Sien Lan were on opposing sides of the Taiping Rebellion, with Li fighting against Hung's forces.

### [Chin Kiang](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/chin_kiang)

_professional_

Chin Kiang and Li Sien Lan were fellow officials who worked together on military and administrative tasks.

### [Yung Wing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/yung_wing)

_professional_

Li Sien Lan and Yung Wing had a working relationship, with Li supporting Yung's educational reforms.

### [Chin Lan Pin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/chin_lan_pin)

_professional_

Chin Lan Pin and Li Sien Lan were fellow officials who corresponded on educational and diplomatic matters.

### [Ou Ngoh Liang](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/ou_ngoh_liang)

_professional_

Li Sien Lan and Ou Ngoh Liang were colleagues in the Qing bureaucracy, collaborating on official matters.

## In the story

### [VIII: Experiences in Business](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/chapters/viii-experiences-in-business)

Celebrated Chinese mathematician who introduces Yung Wing to Viceroy Tsang Kwoh Fan.

### [XIII: My Interviews with Tsang Kwoh Fan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/chapters/xiii-my-interviews-with-tsang-kwoh-fan)

Distinguished mathematician and astronomer who writes to Yung Wing, explaining the Viceroy's interest and helping to dispel Yung Wing's doubts.

## Links

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