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Admiral K. K. Lang born at Minghouhsien, Fukien, in 1858, He received his naval education at the Foochow Naval School, graduating from that institution in 1874 with the highest honors. Immediately after his graduation, he joined the navy, working gradually up as third second lieutenant and was chosen as Lieut. Commander of the Chaoyung War Vessel which once visited Great Britain. Following his return, he served as Captain of the gunboats, Chen Cheung, Chen Hsi and Chen Nan and of the training ships, We Yuen, Chiah and Tung Chi and of the cruiser Hai Chin. During the last days of the Manchus he was tranferred to the Ministry of Navy, when he served respectively as Staff officer, head of the Administrative Department and Rear Admiral with right to wear the peacock feather