Hsu Shu-hsiang
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Hsu Shu-hsiang | |
|---|---|
許舒翔 | |
 Official portrait, 2021 | |
| 17th Vice President of the Examination Yuan | |
| Assumed office 20 December 2024 | |
| Appointed by | Lai Ching-te |
| President | Chou Hung-hsien |
| Preceded by | Chou Hung-hsien |
| 19th Minister of Examination | |
| In office 1 October 2019 – 20 May 2024 | |
| President | Wu Jin-lin Huang Jong-tsun |
| Preceded by | Tsai Tzung-jen |
| Succeeded by | Lio Mon-chi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 April 1961 |
| Party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | People First Party (2015) Kuomintang (until 2000) |
| Parent | Hsu Wen-tsu (father) |
| Education | |
Hsu Shu-hsiang (Chinese: 許舒翔; born 22 April 1961) is a Taiwanese political scientist and politician. In December 2024, he became the incumbent Vice President of the Examination Yuan.
Early life and education
Hsu was born in Taixi, Yunlin. He is the eldest son of politician Hsu Wen-tsu.[1] His younger brother, Hsu Shu-po, was a member of the Legislative Yuan from 1996 to 2012.[2]
After high school, Hsu graduated from Soochow University with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in political science in 1989. He then pursued graduate studies in the United States, earning a Master of Arts (M.A.) from Ohio University in 1989 and then his Ph.D. in political science from Colorado State University in 1994. His doctoral dissertation, completed under political science professor Stephen P. Mumme, was titled, "Water resources protection in Taiwan: A case study of the Taipei Water Management Commission".[3]
Academic career
After receiving his doctorate, Hsu was a visiting associate professor of political science at Colorado State University from 2002 to 2004.[4] He headed the educational institution TransWorld University twice, and had overseen it through three name changes.[5][6]
Political career
Hsu Shu-hsiang was named parliamentary secretary of the Ministry of Examination in 2016,[7] and took office as Minister of Examination on 1 October 2019.[5] While serving in this role, Hsu commented on the ages of examinees assessed by the examination ministry.[8]
In May 2024, president Lai Ching-te nominated Hsu to serve as Vice President of the Examination Yuan.[9][10] The Legislative Yuan approved Hsu's nomination in December.[11]
References
- ^ Loa, Iok-sin (1 January 2016). "Academics back Tsai and Chen". Taipei Times. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ Chen, Yan-ting (22 June 2015). "PFP eyes legislative election glory". Taipei Times. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ "Doctoral Dissertations in Political Science". PS: Political Science & Politics. 28 (4): 837–855. December 1995. doi:10.1017/S1049096500059436. ISSN 1049-0965.
- ^ "Political Science Faculty Win 2 Major CSU Awards | PDF | Doctor Of Philosophy | Government". Scribd. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
- ^ a b "Minister Shu-Hsiang Hsu". Ministry of Examination. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ "History". TransWorld University. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ "Diplomats, officials formally sworn in for new postings". Central News Agency. 2 August 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Lin, Rachel; Yang, Mien-chieh (3 September 2023). "Average age of doctoral students rising". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "Examination Yuan nominees expected to be announced Friday". Central News Agency. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "Chou Hung-hsien nominated for Examination Yuan president". Central News Agency. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Wang, Yang-yu; Kao, Evelyn (17 December 2024). "New Examination Yuan head confirmed by Legislature". Central News Agency. Retrieved 17 December 2024. Republished as: "Exam body's president and members appointed". Taipei Times. 18 December 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
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