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In this Chinese name, the family name is Hung.
Hung Meng-chi
洪孟啟
Minister of Culture of the Republic of China
(acting)
In office
8 December 2014 – 20 May 2016
Administrative DeputyGeorge Hsu
Political DeputyLee Ying-ping
Preceded byLung Ying-tai
Succeeded byCheng Li-chun
Political Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of China
In office
July 2013 – 7 December 2014
MinisterLung Ying-tai
Administrative DeputyGeorge Hsu
Preceded byChang Yun-cheng
Personal details
Born20 April 1947 (1947-04-20) (age 77)
NationalityRepublic of China
Alma materTamkang 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

  1. ^ "Acting Minister Hung Meng-chi". Archived from the original on 2014-12-19. Retrieved 2014-12-19.
  2. ^ "Cabinet announces new ministers". Taiwan News. 23 January 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  3. ^ Hsiao, Alison (1 October 2015). "Minister of Culture tenders resignation". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  4. ^ 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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