Background
She was born in Shanghai, Kiangsu, China in 1900 and was a wife of Dr. C. L. Hsia.
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She was born in Shanghai, Kiangsu, China in 1900 and was a wife of Dr. C. L. Hsia.
Ching-lin Hsia received her early education at Bridgman Memorial School and McTyeire School in Shanghai, China. Then he went to England in 1913 and attended Helena High School, Cheltenham Ladies' College, Royal Academy of Music and the London Academy of Music.
She was a winner of Bronze and Silver Medals from both musical institutions and in 1921 awarded Gold Medal in elocution. In 1922 she took A.L.A.M. (Associate of London Academy of Music).
Mrs. Hsia returned to China 1922 and became professor in English, singing and public speaking at Kiangsu Provincial College of Commerce, Southern University, McTyeire School and Shanghai School of Fine Arts. Since 1927 she was a professor of English at Chih Tze University and the College of Commerce of Central University. Among the honorary positions held were vice-chairman of the Daily Vocation Bible School, vice-chairman of the Margaret Williamson Hospital Board, chairman of the Medhurst Girls' School Board.
She was elected chairman of the National Committee Y.W.C.A. (Young Women's Christian Association) in 1929.
Wife of Dr. C. L. Hsia;