Shō Hashi
was a king of the Ryukyu Kingdom of the First Shō dynasty. He ruled from 1439 to 1444. Shō Chū was the second son of his father, King Shō Hashi. After his father conquered the Kingdom of Hokuzan, Shō Chū was appointed in 1422. Shō Chū was installed as the king after his father's death. During his reign, Ryukyu began to trade with Java.