Hsu Shu-hsiang (Chinese: 許舒翔; born 22 April 1961) is a Taiwanese academic administrator and politician. In December 2024, he became the incumbent Vice President of the Examination Yuan.
Hsu Shu-hsiang | |
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許舒翔 | |
 Official portrait, 2021 | |
| 17th Vice President of the Examination Yuan | |
| Assumed office 20 December 2024 | |
| Appointed by | Lai Ching-te |
| President | Chou Hung-hsien |
| Preceded by | Chou Hung-hsien |
| 19th Minister of Examination | |
| In office 1 October 2019 – 20 May 2024 | |
| President | Wu Jin-lin Huang Jong-tsun |
| Preceded by | Tsai Tzung-jen |
| Succeeded by | Liu Meng-chi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 22, 1961 Taixi, Yunlin, Taiwan |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | People First Party (2015) Kuomintang (until 2000) |
| Parent | Hsu Wen-tsu (father) |
| Education | |
Early life
editHsu Shu-hsiang is the eldest son of Hsu Wen-tsu.[1] His younger brother Hsu Shu-po was a member of the Legislative Yuan from 1996 to 2012.[2]
Hsu Shu-hsiang graduated from Soochow University with a degree in political science, and pursued graduate study in the same subject in the United States, earning a master's degree at Ohio State University and a doctorate at Colorado State University.[3] Hsu headed the educational institution TransWorld University twice, and had overseen it through three name changes.[3][4]
Political career
editHsu Shu-hsiang was named parliamentary secretary of the Ministry of Examination in 2016,[5] and took office as Minister of Examination on 1 October 2019.[3] While serving in this role, Hsu commented on the ages of examinees assessed by the examination ministry.[6]
In May 2024, president Lai Ching-te nominated Hsu to serve as Vice President of the Examination Yuan.[7][8] The Legislative Yuan approved Hsu's nomination in December.[9]
References
edit- ^ Loa, Iok-sin (1 January 2016). "Academics back Tsai and Chen". Taipei Times. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ Chen, Yan-ting (22 June 2015). "PFP eyes legislative election glory". Taipei Times. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ a b c "Minister Shu-Hsiang Hsu". Ministry of Examination. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ "History". TransWorld University. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ "Diplomats, officials formally sworn in for new postings". Central News Agency. 2 August 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Lin, Rachel; Yang, Mien-chieh (3 September 2023). "Average age of doctoral students rising". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "Examination Yuan nominees expected to be announced Friday". Central News Agency. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "Chou Hung-hsien nominated for Examination Yuan president". Central News Agency. 31 May 2024. 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.
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