Emile Sheng (Chinese: 盛治仁; pinyin: Shèng Zhìrén; born 5 January 1968) is a Taiwanese politician. He was the Minister of the Council for Cultural Affairs from 2009 to 2011.
Emile Sheng | |
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| 盛治仁 | |
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| Minister of Council for Cultural Affairs of the Republic of China | |
| In office 16 November 2009 – 27 November 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Huang Pi-twan |
| Succeeded by | Ovid Tzeng |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 January 1968 (age 56) Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
| Education | National Chengchi University (BA) Northwestern University (PhD) |
Education
editSheng obtained his bachelor's degree in diplomacy from National Chengchi University and doctoral degree in political science from Northwestern University in the United States.[1]
Early career
editSheng was the chief executive officer of the 2009 Summer Deaflympics organizing committee in Taipei in 2009.[1]
Council of Cultural Affairs
editOn 17 November 2011, Sheng tendered his resignation after he was criticized for organizing an extravagant musical to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Day of the Republic of China which cost NT$215 million.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Deaflympics head tapped as cultural minister". Taiwan Today. 4 November 2009. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ^ Hsiu-chuan, Shih (20 November 2011). "2012 ELECTION: Ovid Tzeng replaces Emile Sheng as new culture minister". Taipei Times. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
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