Stanley Kao (Chinese: 高碩泰; pinyin: Gāo Shuòtài; born 16 May 1953) is a Taiwanese diplomat. He was Taiwan's representative to the United States from 2016 to 2020.
Stanley Kao | |
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| 高碩泰 | |
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| Taiwanese Representative to the United States | |
| In office 5 June 2016 – 20 July 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Shen Lyu-shun |
| Succeeded by | Hsiao Bi-khim |
| Taiwanese Representative to Italy | |
| In office 2013 – 4 June 2016 | |
| Taiwanese Representative to Hungary | |
| In office 1 February 2008 – 2010 | |
| Deputy Taiwanese Representative to the United States | |
| In office June 2004 – 31 January 2008 | |
| Representative | Chen Chien-jen David Lee Joseph Wu |
| Preceded by | Michael Tsai |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 May 1953 Taipei, Taiwan |
| Spouse | Sherry Sung (宋小芬) |
| Education | National Taiwan University (BA) National Chengchi University (MA) |
Early life and education
editBorn 16 May 1953 in Taipei, Kao obtained his bachelor's degree in political science from National Taiwan University in 1975 and master's degree in international law and diplomacy from National Chengchi University (NCCU) in 1980.[1][2]
Diplomatic career
editAfter graduating from NCCU, Kao began working for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in 1980. He was sent to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in Honolulu, Hawaii, and later assigned to TECRO in Atlanta, Georgia in 1993.[3] Kao then became an adviser to TECRO in Malaysia. From 1996 to 1997, he was a fellow at Harvard University's Center for International Affairs.[4] By 2000, Kao had become the deputy director general of MOFA's North American affairs department.[5] He was promoted to director general of that division some time the next year.[6] In 2002, he was appointed deputy representative of the Republic of China to the World Trade Organization.[7] Kao then served as the deputy representative to the United States, beginning in 2004.[3] He was named representative to Hungary in November 2007,[8] and took office on 1 February 2008.[9] After his stint in Hungary, Kao was named the Director General for Economic Affairs and International Cooperation in 2010.[10][11] Kao was appointed the ROC representative to Italy in 2013.[12] On 23 May 2016, he was appointed as the ROC representative to the United States.[13] Kao made his first official trip to the United States on 5 June, prior to a swearing-in ceremony held on 2 August.[14][15] Kao was replaced in June 2020, when the Tsai Ing-wen presidential administration named Hsiao Bi-khim to the post.[16]
Personal life
editKao is married to Sherry Sung, with whom he has one daughter.[2][14]
Honors
edit- 2024 Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon[17]
References
edit- ^ "Stanley Kao tapped as Republic of China's new envoy to United States". China Post. 31 March 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Representative's Biography (Stanley Kao CV)". Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the United States. 6 June 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ a b Hsu, Stacy (28 May 2016). "Stanley Kao, the veteran diplomat turned US envoy". Taipei Times. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ "Fellows for 1996-97 Named at Center for International Affairs". Harvard University Gazette. 10 October 1996. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ Namgyal, Tsering; Chu, Monique (28 November 2000). "Quayle looking to land local business". Taipei Times. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ Chu, Monique (21 November 2001). "Election observers from abroad begin to arrive in Taiwan". Taipei Times. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ "Deputies for WTO delegation named ahead of departure". Taipei Times. 1 March 2002. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ "New diplomats named". Taipei Times. 16 November 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ "Representative heads to US". Taipei Times. 19 March 2008. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ "Director General for Economic Affairs and International Cooperation". Taiwan Today. 11 November 2011. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- ^ Yeh, Joseph (16 January 2013). "Taiwan to stick with foreign aid projects despite funding cut". China Post. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- ^ "Stanley Kao, nouveau représentant de Taiwan à Washington". Taiwan Info (in French). 7 June 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- ^ Hsu, Stacy (25 May 2016). "Minister confident ahead of fisheries talks". Taipei Times. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ a b Liao, Tony; Kao, Evelyn (5 June 2016). "Stanley Kao assumes position as Taiwan's new representative to U.S." Central News Agency. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ Liu, Claudia; Liu, Kay (2 August 2016). "Diplomats, officials formally sworn in for new postings". Central News Agency. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- ^ Chen, Christie (16 June 2020). "Hsiao Bi-khim appointed Taiwan's representative to U.S." Central News Agency. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ Wang, Flor; Wen, Kuei-shang (14 May 2024). "Outgoing President Tsai honors VP Lai, 12 other officials". Central News Agency. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
