Fuxiang

Fuxiang, Manchu, of the Zhenglan Banner, was a political figure in the Qing Dynasty. His ethnic affiliation was Manchu of the Zhenglan Banner. There are limited historical records concerning his life, and his birth date, date of death, and educational background remain unknown. In 1841, Fuxiang succeeded Li Xuanfan as the Prefect of Songjiang Prefecture; by 1842, he was succeeded by Wang Shaofu. Songjiang Prefecture was an administrative unit in southern China during the Qing Dynasty, with its seat in the city of Songjiang, roughly located in present-day Songjiang District, Shanghai. His tenure occurred between the 21st and 22nd year of the Daoguang Emperor’s reign (1841–1842). The position of prefect was a senior official role responsible for administration, finance, public security, and civil affairs within the jurisdiction. Located in the western part of the Yangtze River Delta, Songjiang’s territory was characterized by a dense network of waterways, with an economy mainly based on agriculture and handicrafts, and transportation primarily by water. Its strategic position was significant for Qing governance in the Jiangnan region. There are no detailed public records regarding his specific administrative activities, directives, or achievements during his tenure. His predecessor was Li Xuanfan, and his successor was Wang Shaofu. There are no publicly available records on his background or family connections. This information is documented in the "History of the Construction of Old Governments in Shanghai" compiled by the editorial committee, published in 2001 by Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences Press, ISBN 7-80618-881-9.