The Suzhou Merchants＇ Sports Association was a paramilitary organization established by businessmen in 1906. The association evolved into the Suzhou Commercial Corps in early 1912 and lasted until February 1936. In comparison with the commercial corps in other places like Shanghai and Wuhan, the Suzhou Commercial Corps is characterized by a close relationship with the Chamber of Commerce, strict organization, and mature regulations. As an integrated organization with a long history, it played an important role in maintaining local public secur...
