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Mr. Chang Hu was born at Hsiaoshan Hsien, Chekiang Province, in 1876. He was a Chu Jen or Provincial Graduate in the Ching Regime. Later he obtained the rank of Expectant Prefect, and was ordered to proceed to Fukien Province to "expect" appointment. Between 1902 and 1905 Mr. Chang took an active part in the management of educational and financial affairs of the province of Fukien. During this period he was principal of the Provincial High Normal School and also the proctor of the Provincial Treasurer. In 1906 Mr. Chang went to Manchuria to join Hsu Shih-chang, who was then Viceroy of Manchuria. At first he was appointed Section Chief of the Bureau of Manchurian Salt Affairs and later became Director-General of the Customs Administration for the Province of Kirin.