He is the creator of the Chinese railway and oceanliner corporations. Some of his initial enterprises in the Western style are still exerting influence.

• 是中国近代军事工业、矿业、电报业、机器织布业、铁路、轮船公司等主要洋务企业的直接创办者，他创办的第一批军用、民用企业，有的至今还有影响。