Wang Tso-jung

Wang Tso-jung
王作榮
President of the Control Yuan
In office
1 September 1996 – 1 February 1999
Preceded by Chen Li-an
Cheng Shuei-chih (acting)
Succeeded by Frederick Chien
Personal details
Born (1919-02-06)6 February 1919
Hanchuan, Hubei, Republic of China
Died 30 July 2013(2013-07-30) (aged 94)
Beitou, Taipei, Taiwan
Nationality Republic of China
Political party Kuomintang
Alma mater University of Washington
Profession politician

Wang Tso-jung (Chinese: 王作榮; pinyin: Wáng Zuòróng; 6 February 1919 – 30 July 2013) was a Taiwanese politician who served as President of the Control Yuan from 1996 to 1999.

He earned a master's degree in economics from the University of Washington in the United States and taught at National Taiwan University.

A longtime member of the Kuomintang,[1][2] Wang was close to Yu Chi-chung.[3]

Wang was awarded the Order of Propitious Clouds in June 2013.[4] He died of sepsis on 30 July 2013 at Taipei Veterans General Hospital, where he had undergone treatment for pneumonia.[5] His eldest son Wang Nien-tsu became an engineer and entrepreneur.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Chang, Yun-Ping (15 June 2003). "DPP decries Soong's proposal". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  2. ↑ "Old-guard KMT member wants Cabinet shuffle". Taipei Times. 9 July 2008. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  3. ↑ Lin, Mei-chun (10 April 2002). "Nation mourns death of `China Times' founder". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  4. ↑ Chung, Jake (25 June 2013). "Ma honors retired civil servants with awards". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  5. ↑ "Wang Tso-yung dies". Taipei Times. 1 August 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  6. ↑ "Big-name tech firms waste talent: forum". Taipei Times. 14 May 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
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