Tingtao Li

Li Ting-tao, a 19th-century Chinese businessman. Public records currently do not note his birthplace, birth date, or educational background. At age 16, he went to Shanghai to assist his uncle in operating a shipping business, taking part in the daily management of the Jiuda Sand Shipping Line and related financial activities. His uncle was Li Yeting; the two conducted shipping and financial exchanges together in Shanghai. In 1868, after Li Yeting’s death, Li Ting-tao succeeded as manager of the Jiuda Sand Shipping Line, taking on responsibilities including daily fleet operations, vessel dispatch, trade contacts, and the management of the private bank’s funds. During his tenure, the fleet of the Jiuda Sand Shipping Line expanded, and the private bank’s operations and capital-mobilization capabilities improved. Li Ting-tao continued to fulfill management duties within Shanghai’s shipping and financial networks. Public records remain incomplete regarding his departure date, date of death, and other personal details. The verifiable timeline points include: Li Ting-tao went to Shanghai at age 16 to assist his uncle in operating a shipping business; in 1868 Li Yeting died; Li Ting-tao succeeded as manager of the Jiuda Sand Shipping Line, subsequently expanding the fleet and the private bank’s operations.