Hung Shing - Life

Life

Hung Hei was a righteous government official who won approbation from the people. During his tenure in office, he promoted the study and application of astronomy, geography and mathematics, and established an observatory to observe the meteorological changes, thus contributing to the well being of people under his governance, especially fishermen and sea traders. Unfortunately, he died young.

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