Ting Chao or Ding Chao (1883 - 1939) was a Chinese General, known for his defense of Harbin during the Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1931 and 1932.General Ting Chao's forces commenced mobilization in November 1931 at the request of Ma Chan-shan.Following the Invasion of Manchuria by the Imperial Japanese Army and the capture of Liaoning and Jilin provinces.