Hung Meng-chi
Hung Meng-chi | |
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洪孟啟 | |
Minister of Culture of the Republic of China (acting) | |
Assumed office 8 December 2014 | |
Minister | Lung Ying-tai |
Administrative Deputy | George Hsu |
Political Deputy | Lee Ying-ping |
Preceded by | Lung Ying-tai |
Succeeded by | Cheng Li-chun (designated) |
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 69) |
Nationality | Republic of China |
Alma mater |
Tamkang University National Chengchi University |
Hung Meng-chi (Chinese: 洪孟啟; pinyin: Hóng Mèngqǐ) is a politician in the Republic of China. He has been the Minister of Culture of the Republic of China since 23 January 2015, 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
- ↑ http://english.moc.gov.tw/article/index.php?sn=2406
- ↑ "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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