Liu Ching-chung

Liu Ching-chung
劉慶中
Minister of Hakka Affairs Council of the Republic of China
In office
30 July 2014[1] – 31 January 2016
Political Deputy Chung Wan-mei
Preceded by Huang Yu-cheng
Succeeded by Chung Wan-mei
Minister of Hakka Affairs Council of the Republic of China (acting)
In office
1 July 2014 – 29 July 2014
Administrative Deputy Chung Wan-mei
Preceded by Huang Yu-cheng
Political Deputy Minister of Hakka Affairs Council of the Republic of China
In office
7 October 2013 – 1 July 2014
Minister Huang Yu-cheng
Administrative Deputy Chung Wan-mei
Preceded by Lee Chao-ming
Personal details
Born Pingtung County
Nationality  Republic of China
Alma mater National Chung Hsing University
Illinois State University

Liu Ching-chung (Chinese: 劉慶中; pinyin: Liú Qìngzhōng) is a politician in the Republic of China. He was the Minister of Hakka Affairs Council (HAC) from 30 July 2014 to 1 January 2016.[2][3][4]

Early life

Liu was born in Pingtung County. He did his bachelor's degree at the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature of National Chung Hsing University. He obtained his master's and doctoral degree at the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations of Illinois State University in the United States.

Early career

Upon graduation, Liu worked at National Pingtung University of Education (NPUE) serving as Dean of the Graduate Institute of Education Administration, Deputy President, Acting President and President of the university. As NPUE President, he set up a Hakka research center to promote Hakka cultural research and development.

Hakka Affairs Council Political Deputy Minister

During his tenure as the Political Deputy Minister of Hakka Affairs Council, Liu proactively assisted in the development of Hakka specialty industries and the management of Hakka cultural parks in Miaoli County and Pingtung County. He was also responsible for liaison and collaboration with Hakka affairs agencies of various local governments.

Hakka Affairs Council Minister

Liu was appointed as the acting Minister of HAC on 1 July 2014 due to his predecessor, Huang Yu-cheng, sudden resignation from his post, citing the lack of time he had during his tenure to spend with his family at home. On 30 July 2014, he was officially appointed as the Minister of HAC.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Liu Ching-chung named Hakka affairs minister, Chung Wan-mei deputy minister(行政院全球資訊網 - PDA(英文版)-Press Releases)".
  2. ↑ "Pingtung professor named deputy minister of Hakka agency(Executive Yuan, R.O.C. (Taiwan)-Press Releases)".
  3. ↑ http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2014/07/02/411439/Huang-steps.htm
  4. ↑ "Executive Yuan, R.O.C. (Taiwan)".
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