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Zhao (; ) is a Chinese-language surname. The name is first in the
Hundred Family Surnames The ''Hundred Family Surnames'' (), commonly known as ''Bai Jia Xing'', also translated as ''Hundreds of Chinese Surnames'', is a classic Chinese text composed of common Chinese surnames. An unknown author compiled the book during the Song dy ...
– the traditional list of all Chinese surnames – because it was the emperor's surname of the
Song Dynasty The Song dynasty (; ; 960–1279) was an imperial dynasty of China that began in 960 and lasted until 1279. The dynasty was founded by Emperor Taizu of Song following his usurpation of the throne of the Later Zhou. The Song conquered the rest ...
(960–1279) when the list was compiled. The first line of the poem is 趙錢孫李 (Zhao, Qian,
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, Li). Zhao may be romanized as " Chiu" from the
Cantonese Cantonese ( zh, t=廣東話, s=广东话, first=t, cy=Gwóngdūng wá) is a language within the Chinese (Sinitic) branch of the Sino-Tibetan languages originating from the city of Guangzhou (historically known as Canton) and its surrounding ar ...
pronunciation, and is romanized in Taiwan and Hong Kong as " Chao" in the
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system. It is cognate with the
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Triệu Triệu is a Vietnamese surname, it is the equivalent of the Mandarin Chinese surname Zhao (趙). Trieu is the anglicized variation of the surname Triệu. Notable people with the surname Triệu * Triệu Thị Trinh or Lady Triệu: a female Vi ...
" and with the
Korean family name This is a list of Korean surnames, in Hangul alphabetical order. Note: (S) denotes South Korea. (N) denotes North Korea. The most common Korean family name (particularly in South Korea) is Kim, followed by Lee and Park. These three family na ...
most commonly romanized as " Cho" (조). The romanization is shared with the much rarer family name Zhào (兆).


Evolution of the Zhao clan


Modern culture

In
Lu Xun Zhou Shuren (25 September 1881 – 19 October 1936), better known by his pen name Lu Xun (or Lu Sun; ; Wade–Giles: Lu Hsün), was a Chinese writer, essayist, poet, and literary critic. He was a leading figure of modern Chinese literature. ...
's novel '' The True Story of Ah Q,'' Ah Q said he belonged to the same clan as Mr. Zhao, who was an honored landlord of the village. Mr. Zhao was very angry. He slapped Ah Q's face and said, How could you be named Zhao!—Do you think you are worthy of the name Zhao?''' Since 2015 or earlier, in Chinese internet, ''Zhao'' became the intimation of
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and '''State of Zhao''' became the intimation of China. Similarly, '''The Zhao Family''' refers to the dignitaries of China, and "''The Zhao's Army''" refers to People's Liberation Army. How could you be named Zhao!''' is popular to satirize the people who are humble but pretend to be powerful. In 2016, the blog writer Program Think set up a GitHub project named Zhao. The project collects the relationships among more than 700 people in over 130 families including
Xi Jinping Xi Jinping ( ; ; ; born 15 June 1953) is a Chinese politician who has served as the general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), and thus as the paramount leader of China, ...
, the
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and many other high level government officials of Chinese Communist Party. The
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requested GitHub to remove the project. Error status code 451 would be reached if the connection request to the project is from China.


Prominent people with the family name


Historical figures

* Zhao Zheng (
traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙政), the first
emperor of China ''Huangdi'' (), translated into English as Emperor, was the superlative title held by monarchs of China who ruled various imperial regimes in Chinese history. In traditional Chinese political theory, the emperor was considered the Son of Heav ...
, founder of the
Qin dynasty The Qin dynasty ( ; zh, c=秦朝, p=Qín cháo, w=), or Ch'in dynasty in Wade–Giles romanization ( zh, c=, p=, w=Ch'in ch'ao), was the first dynasty of Imperial China. Named for its heartland in Qin state (modern Gansu and Shaanxi), ...
, most commonly known as Qin Shi Huang (traditional Chinese: 秦始皇) *
Zhao Chengjiao Chengjiao (; 256–239 BC), titled Lord of Chang'an (), (Sima Qian). 'Records of the Grand Historian''">Records_of_the_Grand_Historian.html" ;"title="'Records of the Grand Historian">'Records of the Grand Historian'' ol. 43 . was the so ...
(趙成蟜), the first emperor's half brother, after the first emperor inherited the throne, he rebelled and was killed by the emperor. * Zhao Chou Warlord during the Late Tang Dynasty * Zhao Dejun general of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period state Later Tang and Later Tang's predecessor state Jin *
Zhao Gao Zhao Gao (died 207 BC) was a Chinese politician and calligrapher. He was an official of the Qin dynasty of China. Allegedly a eunuch, he served as a close aide to all three rulers of the Qin dynasty – Qin Shi Huang, Qin Er Shi and Ziying ...
close advisor to emperors during the Qin Dynasty one of the most corrupt, villainous, violent and powerful eunuchs in Chinese history * Zhao Guangyi Chancellor of Southern Han * Zhao Jieyu a consort of Emperor Wu of the Han dynasty *
Zhao Kuangyin Emperor Taizu of Song (21 March 927 – 14 November 976), personal name Zhao Kuangyin, courtesy name Yuanlang, was the founder and first emperor of the Song dynasty of China. He reigned from 960 until his death in 976. Formerly a distinguish ...
(趙匡胤) or Emperor Taizu of Song (宋太祖), the founder of the Song Dynasty * Zhao Deyin warlord late in the Tang Dynasty, * Zhao Dezhao second son of Emperor Taizu * Zhao Feiyan Empress of the Western Han Dynasty to Emperor Cheng *
Zhao Hede Zhao Hede (; died 7 BC) was an imperial consort of the rank ''zhaoyi'' (昭儀) during the Han dynasty. She was a consort to Emperor Cheng and sister of the empress Zhao Feiyan Zhao Feiyan (, ? – 1 BC),Peterson, Barbara Bennett & He Hong Fe ...
Imperial Consort to Emperor Cheng of Han sister to Empress Zhao Feiyan * Zhao Kuangyi Brother of Zhao Kuangyin and Second Emperor of the Song Dynasty *
Zhao Heng Emperor Zhenzong of Song (23 December 968 – 23 March 1022), personal name Zhao Heng, was the third emperor of the Song dynasty of China. He reigned from 997 to his death in 1022. His personal name was originally Zhao Dechang, but was changed ...
Third Emperor of The Song Dynasty *
Zhao Zhen Emperor Renzong of Song (30 May 1010 – 30 April 1063), personal name Zhao Zhen, was the fourth emperor of the Song dynasty of China. He reigned for about 41 years from 1022 to his death in 1063, and was the longest reigning Song dynasty empe ...
Fourth Emperor of The Song Dynasty *
Zhao Shu Emperor Yingzong of Song (16 February 1032 – 25 January 1067), personal name Zhao Shu, was the fifth emperor of the Song dynasty of China. His original personal name was Zhao Zongshi but it was changed to "Zhao Shu" in 1062 by imperial decr ...
Fifth Emperor of The Song Dynasty * Zhao Xu Sixth Emperor of The Song Dynasty * Zhao Xu Seventh Emperor of the Song Dynasty * Zhao Ji Eighth Emperor of The Song Dynasty famous for being a skilled poet, painter, calligrapher, and musician. * Zhao Boju Painter during the Song Dynasty *
Zhao Yun Zhao Yun ( ) (died 229), courtesy name Zilong (), was a military general who lived during the late Eastern Han dynasty and early Three Kingdoms period of China. Originally a subordinate of the northern warlord Gongsun Zan, Zhao Yun later came ...
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traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙雲), General of Shu Han during the era of
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*
Zhao Mengfu Zhao Mengfu (; courtesy name Zi'ang (子昂); pseudonyms Songxue (松雪, "Pine Snow"), Oubo (鷗波, "Gull Waves"), and Shuijing-gong Dao-ren (水精宮道人, "Master of the Water Spirits Palace"); 1254–1322), was a Chinese calligrapher, pa ...
calligrapher Calligraphy (from el, link=y, καλλιγραφία) is a visual art related to writing. It is the design and execution of lettering with a pen, ink brush, or other writing instrument. Contemporary calligraphic practice can be defined as "t ...
, descendant of Song Imperial Family * Zhao Yong
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, son of Zhao Mengfu, descendant of Song Imperial Family *
Zhao Yiguang Zhao Yiguang (; 1559–1625) was a Chinese writer who lived during the Ming dynasty. His wife was Lu Qingzi, another famous writer, they were intellectuals and members of the gentry. Zhao patronized his wife's books with his money. Zhao Yiguang and ...
, Literary figure and author during Ming dynasty, relative of Zhao Mengfu, descendant of Song Imperial Family


Modern figures

* Amanda Zhao Wei, Chinese student who was murdered by Li Ang *
Zhao Benshan Zhao Benshan (; born 2 October 1957) is a Chinese skit and sitcom actor, comedian, television director, and businessman. Originally from Liaoning province, Zhao has appeared on the CCTV New Year's Gala, a widely watched performing arts program, ...
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traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙本山), comedian/actor/director * Chloé Zhao (born 1982), Chinese filmmaker * Zhao Dan (
traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙丹), Chinese actor popular during the golden age of
Chinese Cinema The cinema of China is one of three distinct historical threads of Chinese languages, Chinese-language cinema together with the cinema of Hong Kong and the cinema of Taiwan. Cinema was introduced in China in 1896 in China, 1896 and the first C ...
. *
Zhao Erfeng Zhao Erfeng (1845–1911), courtesy name Jihe, was a late Qing Dynasty official and Han Chinese bannerman, who belonged to the Plain Blue Banner. He was an assistant amban in Tibet at Chamdo in Kham (eastern Tibet). He was appointed in March ...
– warlord and historian * Zhao Erxun – governor of Sichuan * Zhao Fuxin (1904-1999), physics professor *
Zhao Hongbo Zhao Hongbo (; born 22 September 1973) is a Chinese retired pair skater. With his wife Shen Xue, Zhao is the 2010 Olympic champion, the 2002 & 2006 Olympic bronze medalist, a three-time World champion (2002, 2003 & 2007), a three-time Four Co ...
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traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙宏博), a pairs figure skater *
Jack Zhao Jie "Jack" Zhao (born 14 June 1969) is a Chinese people, Chinese professional contract bridge player. He became a World Bridge Federation Grand Master (WGM) in 2014. Bridge career Zhao and Zhong Fu won the quadrennial World Open Pairs Championshi ...
, Chinese bridge player *
Zhao Jiamin Zhao Jiamin (; born July 22, 1998 in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China) is a Chinese idol singer. She is a former member of the female idol group SNH48, and came in first during SNH48's second General Election. Career On 14 October 2012, Zhao Jiami ...
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traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙嘉敏), Chinese idol singer and former member of the Chinese idol group
SNH48 SNH48 is a Chinese idol girl group based in Shanghai. Following AKB48's creator Yasushi Akimoto's concept of "idols you can meet", the group features dozens of female members around the age of 20, who perform regularly in the group's own thea ...
* Zhao Jingmin UN Commander, Chinese Major General * Zhao Jingshen (
traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙景深), novelist. *
Zhao Jiping Zhao Jiping () (b. Pingliang, Gansu, China, August 1945) is a Chinese composer from Shaanxi. He is best known for his film scores for the Fifth Generation Chinese director Zhang Yimou. He is the current Honorary Chairman of the Chinese Musician ...
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traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙季平), composer *
Zhao Jiwei Zhao Jiwei (; Traditional Chinese: 趙繼偉; pinyin: Zhào Jì Wěi; born August 25, 1995) is a Chinese professional basketball player who plays for the Liaoning Flying Leopards of the Chinese Basketball Association. He represented China's nati ...
Chinese basketball player *
Zhao Lijian Zhao Lijian (; born 10 November 1972) is a Chinese politician and the deputy director of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Information Department. He is the 31st spokesperson since the position was established in 1983. He joined the forei ...
Chinese politician *
Zhao Liying Zhao Liying (, born 16 October 1987), also known as Zanilia Zhao, is a Chinese actress and singer. She is best known for her roles in television series ''Legend of Lu Zhen'' (2013), ''Boss & Me'' (2014), ''The Journey of Flower'' (2015), ''The M ...
- Chinese actress * Zhao Lusi, Chinese actress *
Zhao Shuli Zhao Shuli (; 1906–1970) was a novelist and a leading figure of modern Chinese literature. He died in 1970, following persecutions during the Cultural Revolution. Biography Born in 1906 in Qinshui County, Shanxi Province, he was originally ca ...
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traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙樹理), novelist * Qing Zhao – Electronics scientist *
Vincent Zhao Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo (born 10 April 1972), sometimes credited as Vincent Chiu or Chiu Man-cheuk, is a Chinese actor and martial artist. Zhao is best known for playing the Chinese folk hero Wong Fei-hung in the '' Once Upon a Time in China'' film ...
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traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙文卓), martial artist and actor *
Zhao Wei Zhao Wei (; born 12 March 1976), also known as Vicky Zhao or Vicki Zhao, is a Chinese actress, businesswoman, film director, producer and pop singer. She is considered one of the most popular actresses in China and Chinese-speaking regions, a ...
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traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙薇,
simplified Chinese Simplification, Simplify, or Simplified may refer to: Mathematics Simplification is the process of replacing a mathematical expression by an equivalent one, that is simpler (usually shorter), for example * Simplification of algebraic expressions, ...
: 赵薇), actress * Xiran Jay Zhao (born 1997) – Chinese-Canadian writer * Zhao Xintong (born 1997) – Chinese snooker player * Zhao Yi (
traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
:趙翼), poet, historian, and critic during the Qing Dynasty. * Zhao Yiman (
simplified Chinese Simplification, Simplify, or Simplified may refer to: Mathematics Simplification is the process of replacing a mathematical expression by an equivalent one, that is simpler (usually shorter), for example * Simplification of algebraic expressions, ...
: 赵一曼), Chinese freedom fighter * Zhao Yiqin, Chinese actor * Zhao Yue (
traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙粵), Chinese singer, member of Chinese idol group
SNH48 SNH48 is a Chinese idol girl group based in Shanghai. Following AKB48's creator Yasushi Akimoto's concept of "idols you can meet", the group features dozens of female members around the age of 20, who perform regularly in the group's own thea ...
, and member of Chinese girl group BonBon Girls 303 * Zhao Yongsheng – race walker *
Zhao Yun Zhao Yun ( ) (died 229), courtesy name Zilong (), was a military general who lived during the late Eastern Han dynasty and early Three Kingdoms period of China. Originally a subordinate of the northern warlord Gongsun Zan, Zhao Yun later came ...
, Hong Kong lawyer. * Zhao Zhiqian (
traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
:趙之謙), Qing Dynasty calligrapher. *
Zhao Ziyang Zhao Ziyang ( zh, 赵紫阳; pronounced , 17 October 1919 – 17 January 2005) was a Chinese politician. He was the third premier of the People's Republic of China from 1980 to 1987, vice chairman of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from 19 ...
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traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙紫陽,
simplified Chinese Simplification, Simplify, or Simplified may refer to: Mathematics Simplification is the process of replacing a mathematical expression by an equivalent one, that is simpler (usually shorter), for example * Simplification of algebraic expressions, ...
: 赵紫阳), former
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and Premier of China *
Zhao Zong-Yuan Zhao Zong-Yuan (; born 26 June 1986) is an Australian chess Grandmaster. , he was the third-ranked active chess player in Australia. Early life Zhao was born in Beijing. He grew up in Coffs Harbour, Australia, a pharmacy graduate from the ...
– Chinese-Australian
chess Chess is a board game for two players, called White and Black, each controlling an army of chess pieces in their color, with the objective to checkmate the opponent's king. It is sometimes called international chess or Western chess to dist ...
grandmaster * Elaine L. Chao (
traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙小蘭), American politician, served as the 24th United States Secretary of Labor *
Rosalind Chao Rosalind Chao (; born September 23, 1957) is an American actress. Chao's best-known roles have been Soon-Lee Klinger in the mid-1980s CBS show '' AfterMASH'', Rose Hsu Jordan in the 1993 movie '' The Joy Luck Club'', the recurring character Ke ...
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traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙家玲), American actress * Sam Chu Lin (
traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙帝恩), American journalist *
Yuen Ren Chao Yuen Ren Chao (; 3 November 1892 – 25 February 1982), also known as Zhao Yuanren, was a Chinese-American linguist, educator, scholar, poet, and composer, who contributed to the modern study of Chinese phonology and grammar. Chao was born a ...
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traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙元任), Chinese linguist *
Cecil Chao Cecil Chao Sze-Tsung (; born 1936) is a Hong Kong billionaire who is the owner of Cheuk Nang (Holdings) Ltd. Chao is the last surviving of the four sons of Wuxi-born shipping tycoon Chao Tsong-yea and his wife Chao Nyi Ya-tsung. His elder broth ...
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traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙世曾), Hong Kong entrepreneur *
Chao Chuan Chao Chuan (; born 18 June 1961), known sometimes as "Chief" Chao, is a Taiwanese Taiwanese may refer to: * Taiwanese language, another name for Taiwanese Hokkien * Something from or related to Taiwan (Formosa) * Taiwanese aborigines, the indige ...
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traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙傳), Taiwanese pop singer * Mark Chao (
traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙又廷), Taiwanese actor, singer and model * Cindy Chao (
traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙心綺), Taiwanese jewellery designer *
Bondy Chiu Bondy Chiu Hok-yee (; born 31 March 1971 in Hong Kong) is an actress and singer in Hong Kong. She is best known for her role as Lam Yuk-lo in the long-running TVB series ''Virtues of Harmony {{Infobox television , image = Virtue ...
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: 趙學而), Hong Kong singer and actress * Angie Chiu (
traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙雅芝), Hong Kong actress, third runner up in the 1973
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* Bryan Chiu – retired Canadian professional football player; played Centre for the
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in the CFL from 1997 to 2010 * Baldwin Chiu (
traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
:趙保榮) as
Only Won Baldwin Chiu (born May 17, 1974), known professionally as Only Won, is an American rapper, actor, producer and stunt performer. As a hip hop artist, he writes/performs rap, beatboxing, and singing. He is also a member of the Screen Actors Gu ...
, Hip Hop Artist, Actor, Producer, Martial Artist, National White House Engineering Spokesperson * Kenny Chiu (
traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙錦榮), Canadian politician, Member of Parliament for Steveston—Richmond East *
Judy Chu Judy May Chu (born July 7, 1953) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she has held a seat in Congress since 2009, representing until redistricting. Chu is the first Chin ...
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traditional Chinese A tradition is a belief or behavior (folk custom) passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A component of cultural expressions and folklore, common examples include holidays ...
: 趙美心), American politician and educator * Suisheng Zhao, Chinese political scientist


See also

* Zhao family **
Zhao (state) Zhao () was one of the seven major states during the Warring States period of ancient China. It was created from the three-way Partition of Jin, together with Han and Wei, in the 5th century BC. Zhao gained significant strength from the mil ...
**
House of Zhao The House of Zhao () was the imperial clan of the Song dynasty (960–1279) of China. Family history Origin The Zhao family originated from Zhuo Commandery (), located near present-day Zhuozhou, Hebei Province in China, and traced its roo ...
*
Hata Clan was an immigrant clan active in Japan since the Kofun period (250–538), according to the history of Japan laid out in '' Nihon Shoki''. ''Hata'' is the Japanese reading of the Chinese surname ''Qin'' () given to the State of Qin and the Qin ...
of Japan * Aisin Gioro family


Notes


References

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* Frederic, Louis (2002). "Japan Encyclopedia." Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press. * Rimer, J. Thomas and Yamazaki Masakazu trans. (1984). "On the Art of the Nō Drama: The Major Treatises of Zeami." Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press. * Teshima, Ikuro (1973). The Ancient Refugees From Religious Persecution in Japan: The Tribe of Hada – Their Religious and Cultural Influence

* Shinsen Shōjiroku "出自秦始皇帝三世孫孝武王也" * McCullough, William H. (1999). "The capital and its society". The Cambridge History of Japan, Volume 2: Heian Japan. Cambridge University Press. p. 98. . * McCullough, William H. (1999). "The capital and its society". The Cambridge History of Japan, Volume 2: Heian Japan. Cambridge University Press. p. 97–98. . * Ben Ami-Shillony, The Jews and the Japanese: The Successful Outsiders, pp. 135–7 (Rutland, VT: Tuttle, 1991)


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