Hung Meng-chi (traditional Chinese: 洪孟啟; simplified Chinese: 洪孟启; pinyin: Hóng Mèngqǐ; born 20 April 1947) is a Taiwanese politician who was the Minister of Culture from 23 January 2015 until 20 May 2016, having previously served as acting minister from December 2014 to 2015.[1]
Hung Meng-chi | |
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| 洪孟啟 | |
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| Minister of Culture (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 | |
| 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 77) |
| Alma mater | Tamkang University National Chengchi University |
Early life edit
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 edit
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 edit
- ^ "Acting Minister Hung Meng-chi". Archived from the original on 2014-12-19. Retrieved 2014-12-19.
- ^ "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.
