Cheng Li-chun

Cheng Li-chun
Cheng Li-chun
	鄭麗君
Minister of Culture of the Republic of China
	In office; 20 May 2016 – 20 May 2020
Deputy	Yang Tzu-pao, Ting Hsiao-ching; Hsiao Tsung-huang, Ting Hsiao-ching
Vice	George Hsu; Lee Lien-chuan
Preceded by	Hung Meng-chi
Succeeded by	Lee Yung-te
Member of the Legislative Yuan
	In office; 1 February 2012 – 19 May 2016
Constituency	Proportional Representation
Minister of the National Youth Commission of the Republic of China
	In office; 20 May 2004 – 21 February 2008
Preceded by	Lin Fang-mei
Succeeded by	Chen Cong-sheng (acting); Lin Tai-hua
Personal details
Born	19 June 1969; Taipei, Taiwan
Nationality	Republic of China
Political party	Democratic Progressive Party
Alma mater	National Taiwan University; Paris West University Nanterre La Défense

Cheng Li-chun (Chinese: 鄭麗君; pinyin: Zhèng Lìjūn; born 19 June 1969) is a Taiwanese politician.

Early life

Cheng is Hoklo Taiwanese, her ancestors came directly from Southeastern Fujian, Mainland China. Cheng obtained her bachelor's degree in philosophy from National Taiwan University in 1992 and master's degree in philosophy, politics, economics and sociology from Paris West University Nanterre La Défense in France.

Ministry of Culture

Cheng was appointed the Minister of Culture on 20 May 2016.[1][2][3] In April 2017, Cheng proposed a five-year infrastructure development program targeting Taiwanese historical sites to the Education and Culture Committee of the Legislative Yuan. The plan set aside NT$5.66 billion for maintenance of historic sites and NT$15.8 billion for digital infrastructure construction.[4] She stepped down from the position on 20 May 2020, and was replaced by Lee Yung-te.[5]

References

"More Cabinet lineup announced". Central News Agency.
"Additional future Cabinet members announced by DPP". Taipei Times.
"Executive Yuan, R.O.C. (Taiwan)".
Lin, Sean (28 April 2017). "Minister proposes historic sites and media projects". Taipei Times. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
Ku, Chuan; Yu, Matt; Yeh, Joseph (19 May 2020). "Minor Cabinet reshuffle announced ahead of Tsai's new term". Central News Agency. Retrieved 20 May 2020.

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[1] "More Cabinet lineup announced". Central News Agency.

[2] "Additional future Cabinet members announced by DPP". Taipei Times.

[3] "Executive Yuan, R.O.C. (Taiwan)".

[4] Lin, Sean (28 April 2017). "Minister proposes historic sites and media projects". Taipei Times. Retrieved 28 April 2017.

[5] Ku, Chuan; Yu, Matt; Yeh, Joseph (19 May 2020). "Minor Cabinet reshuffle announced ahead of Tsai's new term". Central News Agency. Retrieved 20 May 2020.