and while there took special courses at the Jones Commercial College, at the same time studying American express transportation systems. Upon returning to China he founded the China Express Company of Shanghai which was the first express company started in China and which still exists. The Chinese public has accepted the express system introduced by Mr. Han who was also the first Chinese to organize the express parcels delivery system in China. As Transportation Officer of the Republican forces he played an important role during the first Revolution of 1911 and for meritorious services rendered was awarded a "Chiao Ho” decoration by the Chinese government. As a public spirited citizen he is interested in various religious and social activities, is a director of St. Luke's Hospital. National Committee, Y. M. C. A.'s of China, the Shanghai Y. M. C. A. Chants Academy, and a member of commercial and guild organizations and several important clubs of Shanghai.
