Wu Poh-hsiung
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Wu Po-hsiung
吳伯雄 |
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 Wu Po-hsiung touring the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, China |
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| Assumed office April 7, 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Ma Ying-jeou |
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15th Mayor of Taipei
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| In office 1988 – 1990 |
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| Preceded by | Hsu Shui-teh |
| Succeeded by | Huang Ta-chou |
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| Born | June 19, 1939 Taoyuan County, Taiwan |
| Nationality |  Republic of China |
| Political party |  Kuomintang (KMT) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Religion | Buddhism |
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| Traditional Chinese: | 吳伯雄 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese: | 吴伯雄 | ||||||
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Wu Po-hsiung (traditional Chinese: 吳伯雄; simplified Chinese: 吴伯雄; born June 19, 1939), is a politician in the Republic of China (ROC), is currently chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT). He previously served as Mayor of Taipei (1988-1990), interior minister of the Republic of China, and presidential secretary general (1991-1996).
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[edit] Biography
Wu was born to a Hakka family in Chungli City, Taoyuan County, when Taiwan was still a Japanese colony, and received a bachelor degree in business administration from National Cheng Kapanese colony, and received a bachelor degree in business administration from National Cheng Kung ung University in 1962. He entered politics when he was elected into the Taiwan Provincial Council in the Taoyuan County electoral district from 1968 to 1972, and later Taoyuan County Magistrate from 1972 to 1976.
Wu was formerly the first vice-chairman of the main opposition Kuomintang party.[citation needed] After Chairman Ma Ying-jeou resigned, he became the acting chairman. Wu, however, subsequently resigned his post as acting chairman and member of the Central Standing Committee in order to compete in the chairman election scheduled for April 7, 2007. Ma announced his support for Wu for chairmanship.[1]
Wu eventually won the party chairmanship election, garnering about 90% of votes cast, defeating KMT Legislator Hung Hsiu-chiu. Of all eligible voters, about 53% voted. [1]
Outside of Taiwanese politics, Wu is a prominent and practicing Buddhist and plays an active role in the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Order. Before he ascended to the KMT chairmanship, Wu served as the second worldwide president of the Buddha's Light International Association. [2]
[edit] See also
- Kuomintang
- Politics of the Republic of China
- History of the Republic of China
- Elections in the Republic of China
[edit] References
- ^ Liao, George "KMT's Ma announces his support for Wu as party's new chairman" Taiwan News
- ^ "Wu Po-hsiung chaired the panel of moderators, with Lee Jih-Chu, ... "
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| Preceded by Hsu Shui-teh |
Mayor of Taipei 1988 - 1990 |
Succeeded by Huang Ta-chou |
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| Preceded by Ma Ying-jeou |
Chairman of the Kuomintang 2007 - |
Succeeded by current incumbent |
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| Preceded by Ven. Master Hsing Yun |
Buddha's Light International Association President 1997 – 2004 |
Succeeded by Ven. Hsin Ting |
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