Chang Fu-mei (Chinese: 張富美; pinyin: Zhāng Fùměi, born 10 October 1938) is a Taiwanese politician. She served as the Minister of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Commission, subsequently Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission of the Executive Yuan in 2000–2008.[1]
Chang Fu-mei | |
|---|---|
| 張富美 | |
.jpg) Chang Fu-mei at the 2019 Yushan Forum | |
| Minister of Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission of the Republic of China | |
| In office April 2006 – 20 May 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Wu Ying-yih |
| Minister of Overseas Chinese Affairs Commission of the Republic of China | |
| In office 20 May 2000 – April 2006 | |
| Deputy | Wu Hsin-hsing |
| Preceded by | Chiao Jen-ho |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 October 1938 Yunlin County, Taiwan |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
Early life
editDuring her doctoral degree study in the United States, she was engaged in academic research in various prestigious institutions there. Her studies immersed her in the Occidental legal system and Roman law, enabling her to fully appreciate the merit of democracy.
Chang moved to the United States after witnessing her close friends being defamed and incarcerated after the Kaohsiung Incident. She searched all of the possible avenues in the US government and a slew of academic institutions.[2]
Early political life
editShe took up a role in the National Assembly, became executive director of the Commission for Examining Petitions and Appeal of the Taipei City Government and became the watchdog member of Control Yuan.
Overseas Chinese Affairs Commission Minister
editUnited States visit
editChang, as the Minister of Overseas Chinese Affairs Commission, visited United States in 16–17 April 2003 where she was accompanied by Director-General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago. They met with the members of TAAMN, University of Minnesota Taiwan Student Association (TSA) and other Taiwan-related organizations histed by TAAMN and TSA. The next day, they met with Governor of Minnesota Tim Pawlenty and other officials.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Taiwan Review - The New Cabinet". taiwanreview.nat.gov.tw. Archived from the original on 2013-11-05. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
- ^ "Chang Fu-mei's long walk toward Taiwan's reform". Taipei Times. 2014-04-15. Retrieved 2014-04-22.
- ^ "Chang Fu-Mei Visit". Taamn.org. Archived from the original on 2013-11-05. Retrieved 2014-04-22.
