
Fu Bingchang Biography: From the University of Hong Kong to the Chinese Embassy in Moscow
Fu Bingchang (1896-1965), the first Bachelor of Engineering with first-class honors from the University of Hong Kong, unexpectedly ventured into the diplomatic world and swiftly rose to prominence. His notable roles included serving as the supervisor of Guangdong Customs at 27 and later as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. As the ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1943 to 1949, he gained international recognition for his involvement in the ""Four-Nation Declaration"". Although appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1949, he chose not to assume the position and resided in France for nine years before relocating to Taiwan in 1957, where he held the position of Deputy President of the Judicial Yuan until his passing.
This biography, drawing from the ""Fu Bingchang Diary"" and other historical materials, delves into Fu Bingchang's life, his era, family, friends, and contributions to modern Chinese diplomatic history. The author aims to honor this distinguished alumnus of the University of Hong Kong through this biography.