Zeng Junchen

In this Chinese name, the family name is Zeng.
Zeng Junchen
Born
Zeng Chenxun

(1888-09-06)6 September 1888
Sichuan, China
Died6 July 1964(1964-07-06) (aged 75)
Chongqing, China
Other namesYun'an
Occupations
  • Head of Shu Yi Tobacco
  • Chairman of the Special Business Association
  • Chairman of the Chongqing Salt Merchants' Association
Spouse1

Zeng Junchen (Chinese: 曾俊臣; pinyin: Zēng Jùnchén; 6 September 1888 – 6 July 1964), courtesy name Yun'an (Chinese: 云安; pinyin: Yún'ān),[1] art name Zhengran (Chinese: 正然; pinyin: Zhèngrán),[2] was a Chinese businessman and opium kingpin from Sichuan. Starting off as a restaurateur and salt merchant, he then became a kingpin and amassed a fortune in some four years of dealing with opium. He was often referred to as China's "King of Opium". Zeng was also a philanthropist and donated large sums to charities and schools. He died in July 1964, aged 76,[a] in Chongqing. Zeng's former residence in Shapingba District is now listed as a local monument.

  1. ^ a b Weiyuan County Committee 1994, p. 837.
  2. ^ a b Li 1985, p. 238.
  3. ^ Chongqing Publishing 1997, p. 774.
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