摘要
Legacy of a Ming Prime Minister Xu Guangqi was a legendary figure. His political career was bumpy, yet eventually culminated in the highest position in the Ming imperial court. Furthermore, this dignitary was among the first Chinese Catholics in Shanghai.
XUJIAHUI is part of the cultural and historical identity of old Shanghai.Three centuries ago it was a nondescript region covered with paddy fi elds where two rivers converge.Ming Dynasty scientist Xu Guangqi(1562-1633)conducted experiments and wrote books in his manor here,hence its name Xujiahui–Xujia referring to the Xu family,and hui meaning confl uence of waters.
