Shang Zhen

He became Chairman of the Government of Hebei Province and Commander of the Beiping & Tianjin Garrison from 1928 to 1929 following the success of the Northern Expedition to unify China.

Following 30 years of war as field commander he was appointed Director of the Main Office of the National Military Council from 1940 to 1944.

In 1941 he was given the additional duty of Director of the Foreign Affairs Bureau, National Military Council both of which he held till 1944.

His reports and activity on behalf of his country earned enough respect from President Truman to a White House reception, even though not all requests were accepted.

He resigned in March, 1949, retiring to Japan, keeping in touch with several other Chinese Mission members including Zhu Shiming, Zhang Dinghuang and others.