Zhou Shutao

Zhou Shutao (; July 18, 1891, Yangzhou – February 14, 1984, Tianjin) was a collector of rare books, an industrialist, and the deputy mayor of Tianjin.

His names

Zhou was born Zhou Mingyang , then changed to Zhou Mingxian . Shutao was his courtesy name , that he primarily used. He also used an alternate name taken at older art name : Shuweng .

Early life

Zhou was home schooled since 5 years-old in Yangzhou, and collected books from 1912 until 1984.

Private life

He was the major figure and shareholder in his uncle Zhou Xuexi's Business empire. A successful industrialist in his own right, he managed Huzxin Textile Co. and Qixin Cement Co. (Wade–Giles: Chee Hsin; Chinese: 启新洋灰).

Public life

Due to his favorable view of the communist party and cooperation, he was appointed the first deputy mayor of Tianjin municipality in 1950. Since then, he was elected or appointed to numerous organizations that included: Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Vice-Chairman of the National Federation of Industry Director of CITIC Group Tianjin

Book collection

He began to collect books in 1912 and to donate in 1949.

Publications 1984, Selected donated seals of Zhou Shutao, Zhou Shutao xian sheng juan xian xi yin xuan (; Tianjin yi shu bo wu guan) 1985, Index of his rare book Zi zhuang yan kan shanben shumu Tianjin: Guji Chubanshe; #17330.1

Family

Zhou had three wives and ten children. He's the younger brother of M. D. Chow.