讀後心得

The Bao Qian Chang Ginseng and Herbal Medicine Shop in San Francisco's Chinatown has concluded its over 60-year history following the passing of its founders, Zhong Bei Qian and his wife Zhong Lin Bao Yu. This family business was a pioneer in the Chinese medicine industry in the United States, witnessing the struggles of Chinese immigrants. Established in 1959, Bao Qian Chang became the first agent to introduce Korean ginseng and developed a procurement system for American ginseng in the 1970s, helping Wisconsin emerge as a premium ginseng production area. At the same time, the company also significantly introduced traditional Chinese medicine, laying the foundation for the development of Chinese medicine in the United States. The couple operated with integrity, earning social trust, and actively participated in charitable endeavors within the local community, supporting various organizations and demonstrating their family and business values.

The Bao Qian Chang Ginseng and Herbal Medicine Shop in San Francisco's Chinatown has officially ended its over 60-year history following the deaths of its founders, Zhong Bei Qian and his wife Zhong Lin Bao Yu. This family business was not only a pioneer in the Chinese medicine industry in the United States but also witnessed the struggles of a generation of Chinese immigrants.

Bao Qian Chang was established in 1959, initially focused on general groceries and ginseng products, becoming the first agent to introduce Korean ginseng to the United States, maintaining an exclusive partnership with the Korean government for several decades. It was pioneering in representing Tiger Balm for nearly 20 years and collaborated with Kyoto's Ning Chi An for over 50 years on Chuan Bei Pi Pa Gao, establishing its key position in the distribution of traditional Chinese medicine.

In the 1970s, Bao Qian Chang was the first to enter Wisconsin, establishing a direct sourcing system for American ginseng, promoting the state as a region for high-quality ginseng, and building a trade bridge between Hong Kong and Wisconsin's herbal farmers, collaborating with many well-known suppliers in Asia.

As a pioneer of the Chinese herbal medicine industry in the United States, Bao Qian Chang was the first Chinese enterprise to promote American ginseng in Wisconsin, and its high-quality, authentic products enjoyed a good reputation in the industry. By the late 1970s, with the opening of Sino-American trade, Bao Qian Chang massively introduced popular traditional Chinese medicines and herbs, laying the foundation for the development of the Chinese medicine system in the United States and benefiting the Chinese community and mainstream market across the nation, with the spirit of honesty embodied in the Chinatown ethos.

Zhong Bei Qian and his wife always adhered to the principle of operating with integrity, deeply embedding traditional Chinese business ethics in a foreign land. They insisted on treating others with sincerity, following the principle of "fair pricing and no deception," which earned them the trust and affection of local residents. While diligently managing their business, the couple also raised their children. Their Bao Qian Chang Ginseng and Herbal Medicine Shop didn't close until 2017, and this entrepreneurial journey not only realized the American dream but also established a model of business ethics in Chinatown, being hailed as "a Chinatown legend written in a lifetime."

Zhong Bei Qian and Zhong Lin Bao Yu were married at Old Saint Mary’s Cathedral and were devout believers, remaining residents of the parish until they could no longer attend Mass. Zhong Lin Bao Yu was a shrewd businesswoman, also serving as a dutiful daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and grandmother, and she worked hard to impart family values to her loved ones.

While achieving success in their business, they did not forget to give back to society, having been pillars of the old Chinatown community, donating time and money to support many causes. They were enthusiastic about public welfare, generously contributing and long-term supporting charitable and educational endeavors in Chinatown, including Tung Wah Hospital, Saint Mary's Chinese School, and Saint Mary's Chinese Day School, benefiting society through their actions.

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