For the flood disaster that occurred in China in 1931, he served as Chairman of the compassion association for flood disaster in China and raised money for victims, and therefore, he also had an aspect as a pioneer who promoted popular diplomacy.
1931年には中国で起こった水害のために、中華民国水災同情会会長を務め義援金を募るなどし、民間外交の先駆者としての側面もある。