CultureUnited in Heart | Why Is This Entrepreneur from a Century Ago Still Remembered Today?

Nantong, known as “China’s First Modern City,” is home to the Nantong Museum, the first public museum independently founded by the Chinese people. With more than a century of history, it helped pioneer China’s museum development and reflects Zhang Jian’s ideal of “saving the nation through education and industry.” On the centenary of his death, the museum highlights the patriotic spirit of this pioneering national entrepreneur and role model.

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CChina News Service★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 00:20Original