Wang Tiwu
Wang Tiwu (Chinese: 王惕吾, 29 August 1913 - 11 March 1996, born in Dongyang, Zhejiang, China) is the founder of the United Daily News and was a member of the Chinese Kuomintang Central Standing Committee.
Wang Tiwu 王惕吾 | |
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| Born | 王瑞鐘 29 August 1913 |
| Died | 11 March 1996 (aged 82) |
| Alma mater | Zhejiang Dongyang High School |
| Occupation | Founder and leading publisher of the United Daily News, Kuomintang politician and humanitarian |
| Spouse(s) | 趙玉仙 |
| Children | 5; including Wang Shaw-lan |
Wang's family was from Zhejiang.[1] In 1947, Wang was a colonel in the army of Chiang Kai-shek, traveled to Taiwan, and founded the newspaper United Daily News.[1] His daughter, Wang Shaw-lan, owns and runs the paper.[1]
References
- Pilling, David (February 17, 2012). "Lunch with the FT: Shaw-Lan Wang". Financial Times. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
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