Hung Meng-chi
Hung Meng-chi | |
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洪孟啟 | |
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Minister of Culture of the Republic of China (acting) | |
In office 8 December 2014 – 20 May 2016 | |
Administrative Deputy | George Hsu |
Political Deputy | Lee Ying-ping |
Preceded by | Lung Ying-tai |
Succeeded by | Cheng Li-chun |
Political Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of China | |
In office July 2013 – 7 December 2014 | |
Minister | Lung Ying-tai |
Administrative Deputy | George Hsu |
Preceded by | Chang Yun-cheng |
Personal details | |
Born | 20 April 1947 | (age 74)
Nationality | Republic of China |
Alma mater | Tamkang University National Chengchi University |
Hung Meng-chi (traditional Chinese: 洪孟啟; simplified Chinese: 洪孟启; pinyin: Hóng Mèngqǐ; born 20 April 1947) is a Taiwanese politician. He was the Minister of Culture of the Republic of China from 23 January 2015 until 20 May 2016, having previously served as acting minister since 8 December 2014.[1]
Early life[]
Hung received his bachelor's degree in history from Tamkang University. He went on to earn his master's and doctoral degrees in East Asian Studies from National Chengchi University.
Career[]
Hung has taught at several universities, such as Taipei National University of the Arts, Ming Chuan University, Tunghai University and Fo Guang University. He also served as a cultural official for the Taipei County Government.[2] He attempted to resign in September 2015, after Next Magazine alleged that the Ministry of Culture had bribed members of the Kuomintang.[3] Premier Mao Chi-kuo did not accept Hung's offer.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-12-19. Retrieved 2014-12-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "Cabinet announces new ministers". Taiwan News. 23 January 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- ^ Hsiao, Alison (1 October 2015). "Minister of Culture tenders resignation". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ^ Wang, Cheng-chun; Lee, Mei-yu (30 September 2015). "Premier refuses to accept culture minister's resignation: spokesman". Central News Agency. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
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