Tung Hsiang-lung

Tung Hsiang-lung (Chinese: 董翔龍; pinyin: Dǒng Xiánglóng; born 21 September 1952) is a Taiwanese politician and retired Admiral.[5][6]

In this Chinese name, the family name is Tung.
Tung Hsiang-lung
董翔龍
Minister Tung Hsiang-lung, Veterans Affairs Council
1st Minister of the Veterans Affairs Council of the Republic of China
In office
1 November 2013 – 20 May 2016
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byLee Shying-jow[1]
14th Minister of the Veterans Affairs Commission of the Executive Yuan of the Republic of China
In office
1 August 2013 – 31 October 2013
Preceded byTseng Jing-ling
Succeeded byPosition abolished
4th Commander of the Republic of China Navy[2]
In office
16 May 2011[3] – 31 July 2013
Preceded byKao Kuang-chi
Succeeded byChen Yeong-kang[4]
6th Commander of the Republic of China Combined Logistics Forces
In office
1 November 2008 – 15 May 2011
Preceded byKin Nai-chie
Succeeded byWu Yo-ming
Personal details
Born21 September 1952 (1952-09-21) (age 68)
Chiayi City, Taiwan
NationalityRepublic of China
Alma materRepublic of China Naval Academy
United States Naval Institute
Northwestern University
Naval War College
Military service
AllegianceRepublic of China
Branch/serviceRepublic of China Navy
Years of service1974–2013
Rank Admiral
Battles/warsThird Taiwan Strait Crisis

Career
Admiral Tung

He was the commander of the ROCN from 16 May 2011 to 31 July 2013. He was also the Minister of the Veterans Affairs Council (VAC) from 1 August 2013 to 20 May 2016.[5][6]

In early October 2013 during a legislative session, he said the VAC will stop issuing subsidies to ROC veterans that are found to hold PRC citizenship, citing the amendment to article 27 of the Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area that was passed in March 2004. He added that the VAC had found a total of 12 veterans who currently reside in Mainland China and hold PRC nationality. However, if those 12 veterans give up their PRC nationality and apply to reinstate their ROC nationality in the future, they could again apply for the annual subsidy from the VAC.[7]

Commenting on the vast number of retired ROC generals attending the 90th anniversary of Whampoa Military Academy, he said that there were a total of 3,000 retired ROC generals, and that the council had no authority to question the movement and schedule of every retired general since they are basically civilians after retiring from the ROC Armed Forces.[8]

References
  1. "Premier-designate presents final Cabinet picks".
  2. "Navy Command Headquarters, MND >>Greetings". navy.mnd.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-08-22.
  3. "Veterans Affairs Council, R.O.C.:::Our Minister". vac.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-08-22.
  4. "Navy Command Headquarters, MND >>Greetings". navy.mnd.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-08-22.
  5. "Cabinet reshuffle aimed at enhancing public well-being: premier | Politics | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS". focustaiwan.tw. Retrieved 2014-08-22.
  6. "Executive Yuan, R.O.C. (Taiwan)-Executive Yuan Officials". ey.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-08-22.
  7. "Veterans Commission to halt subsidies to PRC nationals - The China Post". chinapost.com.tw. Retrieved 2014-08-22.
  8. "Retired generals to attend Whampoa's anniversary on mainland: lawmaker - The China Post". chinapost.com.tw. Retrieved 2014-08-22.
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