| − | '''Li Hongzhang''' was a important official of the [[Qing Dynasty]]. In 1870 he began a 25-year term as governor-general of the capital province, Zhili (Chihli; now Hebei), during which time he initiated projects in commerce and industry and, for long periods, conducted China’s relations with the Western powers. | + | '''Li Hongzhang''' was an important official of the [[Qing Dynasty]]. In 1870 he began a 25-year term as governor-general of the capital province, Zhili (Chihli; now Hebei), during which time he initiated projects in commerce and industry and, for long periods, conducted China’s relations with the Western powers. |