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Shing Taotai
Chinese official (taotai) and associate of Yung Wing.
minor
Also known as Taotai, Shing
First appearance: viii experiences in business
Shing Taotai first appears in 0010 viii experiences in business.
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- Imperial Court Figures
- Chinese Officials and Associates
- Key Figures in Yung Wing's Life
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Yung Wing’s emotional peak is the collision between his personal honor—the joint ministership to Washington—an…
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