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Cheng Li-chun (Chinese: 鄭麗君; pinyin: Zhèng Lìjūn; born 19 June 1969) is a Taiwanese politician who is the vice premier of Taiwan[note 1] since 2024. Before her vice premiership, she served as the minister of Culture from 2016 to 2020.
Cheng Li-chun | |
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| 鄭麗君 | |
.jpg) Official portrait, 2016 | |
| 40th Vice Premier of the Republic of China | |
| Assumed office 20 May 2024 | |
| Premier | Cho Jung-tai |
| Preceded by | Cheng Wen-tsan |
| 3rd Minister of Culture | |
| In office 20 May 2016 – 20 May 2020 | |
| Premier | Lin Chuan William Lai Su Tseng-chang |
| Deputy | Vice |
| Preceded by | Hung Meng-chi |
| Succeeded by | Lee Yung-te |
| Member of the Legislative Yuan | |
| In office 1 February 2012 – 19 May 2016 | |
| Succeeded by | Lee Li-feng |
| Constituency | Proportional Representation ( Democratic Progressive Party) |
| 14th Minister of the National Youth Commission | |
| In office 20 May 2004 – 21 February 2008 | |
| Premier | Yu Shyi-kun Frank Hsieh Su Tseng-chang Chang Chun-hsiung |
| Preceded by | Lin Fang-mei |
| Succeeded by | Chen Cong-sheng (acting) Lin Tai-hua |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 June 1969 Taipei, Taiwan |
| Nationality | Taiwan |
| Political party | Democratic Progressive Party |
| Education | National Taiwan University (BA) Paris Nanterre University (MA) |
Cheng is Hoklo Taiwanese, her ancestors came directly from southeastern Fujian. 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.[1][2] During her political career, Cheng and fellow legislators Hsiao Bi-khim and Chiu Yi-ying gained the nickname "the S.H.E of the DPP."[3]
Cheng was appointed the Minister of Culture on 20 May 2016.[4][5] 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.[6] She stepped down from the position on 20 May 2020, and was replaced by Lee Yung-te.[7]
After leaving her post as culture minister, Cheng worked on a translation of The Little Prince to Chinese.[8] She served in leadership roles for a number of nonprofit organizations, including the General Association of Chinese Culture.[9]
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On 10 April 2024, president-elect Lai Ching-te designated Cheng as the vice premier of Taiwan.[10][11]
- Republic of China is commonly known as Taiwan
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