Shen Lyu-shun

Shen Lyu-shun (born 12 November 1949; Chinese: 沈呂巡; pinyin: Shěn Lǚxún) is a Taiwanese diplomat. He served as the representative of the Republic of China to the United States from 2014 to 2016.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Shen.

Shen Lyu-shun
沈呂巡
ROC Representative to the United States
In office
1 April 2014 – 5 June 2016
Preceded byKing Pu-tsung
Succeeded byStanley Kao
ROC Representative to the United Kingdom
In office
15 December 2011 – 31 March 2014
Preceded byKatharine Chang
Succeeded byLiu Chih-kung
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office
21 October 2009 – 15 December 2011
MinisterTimothy Yang
ROC Representative to the European Union and Belgium
In office
2008–2009
Preceded byMichael Kau
Succeeded byDavid Lin
ROC Deputy Representative to the United States
In office
1999–2003
Serving with Lee Ying-yuan
RepresentativeStephen S.F. Chen
Chen Chien-jen
Succeeded byMichael Tsai
Personal details
Born (1949-11-12) 12 November 1949
Taipei, Taiwan
NationalityRepublic of China
Political partyKuomintang
Alma materNational Chung Hsing University
University of Pennsylvania

Early life

Born in 1949 in Taipei, Taiwan,[1] Shen is a sixth generation descendant of famous Qing dynasty official Shen Baozhen.[2] He obtained his bachelor's degree in law from National Chung Hsing University in 1972. He then continued his study in international relations at the University of Pennsylvania in the United States where he obtained his master's degree in 1979 and doctoral degree in 1981.

Representative to the United States

Shen was named the ROC representative to the United States in March 2014, and made his first official trip there on 1 April.[3]

35th anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act

Speaking at United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., United States (U.S.) on 7 May 2014, Shen lauded Taiwan's ability in playing greater role in the U.S. pivot to Asia and helping maintain regional peace for the benefit for all. He added that closer Taiwan-United States relations and improved cross-strait relations would create a win-win outcome for Taiwan, the U.S. and Mainland China. Shen made the address during an event organized by Atlantic Council which was partly done to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act.[4]

Donation to fight Ebola

On 4 December 2014, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of China, Shen donated US$1 million to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation to fight Ebola virus disease in West Africa. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan also donated medical protective gear, coveralls and surgical masks through a cooperation program with the U.S.[5]

ROC flag-raising at Twin Oaks

On 1 January 2015, the flag of the Republic of China was raised at Twin Oaks in Washington, D.C. reportedly for the first time since the end of diplomatic relations in 1979.[6] Shen attended the ceremony,[7] and later stated that the U.S. was not told in advance that it would occur.[8] The People's Republic of China lodged a protest with the U.S. over the incident, but Shen defended the flag-raising as having occurred due to "precedent," as the flag was raised during Double Ten Day celebrations in 2014.[9] It was later reported that U.S. government officials asked president Ma Ying-jeou to replace Shen.[10]

Shen submitted his resignation to Ma on 15 April 2016, but it was not approved until 26 May, after Tsai Ing-wen had taken office.[11]

References
  1. "Shen Lyu-shun (CV)" (PDF). Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  2. Lu, Hsin-hui; Tang, Pei-chun; Chang, Maubo (7 January 2015). "Naming warship 'Baozhen' will protect it from Chinese attack: diplomat". Central News Agency. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  3. "Shen Lyu-shun appointed representative to the US". Taipei Times. 16 March 2014. p. 3. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  4. "ROC Rep to US lauds Taipei-Washington ties". Taiwan Today. 9 May 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  5. Hou, Elaine (5 December 2014). "Taiwan donates US$1 million to help with Ebola fight". Central News Agency. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  6. Beattie, Victor (6 January 2015). "US: Unaware of Taiwan Flag-raising at Washington Residence". Voice of America. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  7. Yeh, Joseph (3 January 2016). "ROC flag rises at Washington estate". China Post. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  8. Wu, J.R. (6 January 2016). Laurence, Jeremy (ed.). "Taiwan envoy admits U.S. kept in the dark over controversial flag raising". Reuters. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  9. Hsiao, Alison (8 January 2015). "Representative to US defends New Year flag-raising". Taipei Times. p. 1. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  10. Tsao, Nadia (10 January 2015). "US demands replacement of Taiwan representative". Taipei Times. p. 1. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  11. Yeh, Joseph (26 May 2016). "Top US envoy resignation handled in accordance with legislation: minister". China Post. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
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