| Wang Tso-jung | |
|---|---|
| 王作榮 | |
 Wang Tso-jung in 1996 | |
| President of the Control Yuan | |
| In office 1 September 1996 – 1 February 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Chen Li-an Cheng Shuei-chih (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Fredrick Chien |
| Minister of Examination | |
| In office August 1990 – August 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Chu Shao-hua |
| Succeeded by | Chen Chin-jang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1919-02-06)6 February 1919 Hanchuan, Hubei, Republic of China |
| Died | 30 July 2013(2013-07-30) (aged 94) Beitou, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
| Political party | Kuomintang |
| Alma mater | University of Washington |
| Profession | politician |
Wang Tso-jung (Chinese: 王作榮; pinyin: Wáng Zuòróng; 6 February 1919 – 30 July 2013) was a Taiwanese politician who served as President of the Control Yuan from 1996 to 1999.
He earned a master's degree in economics from the University of Washington in the United States and taught at National Taiwan University.
A longtime member of the Kuomintang, Wang was close to Yu Chi-chung [zh].
Wang was awarded the Order of Propitious Clouds in June 2013. He died of sepsis on 30 July 2013 at Taipei Veterans General Hospital, where he had undergone treatment for pneumonia. His eldest son Wang Nien-tsu became an engineer and entrepreneur.
Works
- 財經文存三編, China Times Publishing Co., 1989
References
- Chang, Yun-Ping (15 June 2003). "DPP decries Soong's proposal". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- "Old-guard KMT member wants Cabinet shuffle". Taipei Times. 9 July 2008. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- Lin, Mei-chun (10 April 2002). "Nation mourns death of 'China Times' founder". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- Chung, Jake (25 June 2013). "Ma honors retired civil servants with awards". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- "Wang Tso-yung dies". Taipei Times. 1 August 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- "Big-name tech firms waste talent: forum". Taipei Times. 14 May 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byChen Li-an Cheng Shuei-chih (acting) |
President of Control Yuan 1996–1999 |
Succeeded byFredrick Chien |
 Presidents of the Control Yuan of the Republic of China | |
|---|---|
| 1928—1948 (Nationalist government) | |
| 1948—1993 (original Constitution) | |
| 1993—present (amended Constitution) | |
| "*" indicates acting | |