Chou Hung-hsien (Chinese: 周弘憲; born 23 November 1953) is a Taiwanese politician. In December 2024, he became the incumbent President of the Examination Yuan.
Chou Hung-hsien | |
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周弘憲 | |
 Official portrait, 2020 | |
| 14th President of the Examination Yuan | |
| Assumed office 20 December 2024 | |
| Appointed by | Lai Ching-te |
| Vice President | Hsu Shu-hsiang |
| Preceded by | Huang Jong-tsun |
| 16th Vice President of the Examination Yuan | |
| In office 1 September 2020 – 31 August 2024 | |
| Appointed by | Tsai Ing-wen |
| President | Huang Jong-tsun |
| Preceded by | Lee I-yang |
| Succeeded by | Hsu Shu-hsiang |
| 19th Minister of Civil Service | |
| In office 20 May 2016 – 31 August 2020 | |
| President | Wu Jin-lin |
| Preceded by | Chang Che-chen |
| Succeeded by | Chou Chih-hung |
| 10th Minister of the Central Personnel Administration | |
| In office 25 January 2006 – 19 May 2008 | |
| Premier | Su Tseng-chang Chang Chun-hsiung |
| Preceded by | Chang Chun-yen |
| Succeeded by | Chen Ching-hsiu |
| 2nd Minister of Civil Service Protection and Training Commission | |
| In office 20 May 2000 – 24 January 2006 | |
| President | Yao Chia-wen |
| Preceded by | Lin Chi-yuan |
| Succeeded by | Liu Shou-cheng |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 23, 1958 Dalin, Chiayi, Taiwan |
| Political party | Democratic Progressive Party |
| Alma mater | National Taiwan University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Political career
editChou led the Civil Service Protection and Training Commission from 2000 to 2006, then moved to the Central Personnel Administration.[1][2][3] Between 2016 and 2020, Chou led the Ministry of Civil Service.[4][5][6][7][8]
In May 2020, Tsai Ing-wen nominated Chou to serve as vice president of the Examination Yuan.[9] The nomination was approved in a Legislative Yuan vote two months later,[10]despite criticism from the New Power Party that Examination Yuan nominees had not responded to the party's inquiries.[11] Before taking office, Chou opined that the Examination Yuan should respect the legislature and public opinion.[12]
In May 2024, Lai Ching-te promoted Chou to president of the Examination Yuan.[13] While undergoing legislative questioning on his presidential nomination, Chou vowed to focus on anti-bullying initiatives,[14] and advised the Legislative Yuan to consider amendments proposed by the Examination Yuan to the Civil Servant Association Act, which would expand union rights.[15] The legislature voted to approve Chou's elevation to president of the Examination Yuan in December 2024.[16][17]
References
edit- ^ "CPA holiday decision brings mixed reaction". Taipei Times. 1 October 2006. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Ko, Shu-ling (27 March 2007). "No pay raise for civil servants, military". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Shih, Hsiu-chuan (23 November 2007). "Cabinet cites Criminal Code in poll spat". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Gerber, Abraham (4 September 2016). "CIVIL PENSIONS: Thousands gather to protest reform". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Lee, Hsin-fang; Liu, Ching-ho; Chin, Jonathan (21 April 2017). "Lin condemns pension reform protest violence". Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Lin, Sean (16 June 2017). "Party caucuses fail to agree on pension reform bills". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Huang, Pang-ping; Chung, Jake (11 August 2017). "Civil service explains posthumous pension payment decisions". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Lin, Yan-tung; Lo, Chien-yi; Chin, Jonathan (27 March 2018). "Hourly leave option for civil servants proposed". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "Tsai submits 11 nominees for Examination Yuan". Taipei Times. 30 May 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Lin, Sean (11 July 2020). "Legislature okays Examination Yuan, NCC nominees". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Pan, Jason (9 July 2020). "TPP and NPP lawmakers urge abolition of Control Yuan and Examination Yuan". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Yang, Mien-chieh; Chung, Jake (7 August 2020). "Examination Yuan at odds with self". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "Lai nominates Chou for Examination Yuan president". Taipei Times. 1 June 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Shan, Shelley (27 November 2024). "Examination Yuan to address bullying, nominee pledges". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Lin, Rachel; Hiciano, Lery (26 November 2024). "Teachers' unions call for reform". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Wang, Yang-yu; Kao, Evelyn (17 December 2024). "New Examination Yuan head confirmed by Legislature". Central News Agency. Retrieved 17 December 2024. Republished as: "Exam body's president and members appointed". Taipei Times. 18 December 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ Lin, Hsin-han; Younger, Hollie (17 December 2024). "All but one Examination Yuan appointment approved". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 December 2024.