Late Qing Dynasty Ministry of Posts and Communications Research -- New Journal of Chinese History and Culture

Author: Su Quanyou
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book is a systematic and comprehensive monograph on the Ministry of Posts and Communications during the late Qing Dynasty. Established in 1906, the Ministry of Posts and Communications bore the important responsibilities of constructing and developing transportation and postal services. It achieved remarkable performance in the development of railways, shipping, postal services, and telegraph affairs, as well as in the recovery of concessions, exerting a significant influence on the course of Chinese history. The book conducts an all-around and multi-perspective exploration of the institutional aspects of the Ministry of Posts and Communications, including its founding background, official system, organizational structure, financial resources, regulatory management, and functions. It focuses on discussing the achievements of the Ministry in advancing China's transportation sector and recovering concessions, while also providing an in-depth review and re-examination of its policy decisions.