Wu Hong-mo
Wu Hong-mo (Chinese: 吳宏謀; pinyin: Wú Hóngmóu) is a Taiwanese politician.
Wu Hong-mo | |
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吳宏謀 | |
Minister of Transportation and Communications of the Republic of China | |
In office 16 July 2018 – 1 December 2018 | |
Deputy | Chang Chen-yuan, Wang Kwo-tsai (political) Chi Wen-jong (administrative) |
Preceded by | Hochen Tan |
Succeeded by | Wang Kwo-tsai (acting) Lin Chia-lung |
Minister of Public Construction Commission | |
In office 20 May 2016 – 23 November 2017 | |
Deputy | Kao Fu-yao, Yan Jeou-rong |
Preceded by | Hsu Chun-yat |
Succeeded by | Wu Tze-cheng |
Minister without Portfolio | |
In office 20 May 2016 – 23 November 2017 | |
Premier | Lin Chuan |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Republic of China |
Alma mater | Feng Chia University National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology National Sun Yat-sen University |
Early life
Wu obtained his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Feng Chia University in 1976, master's degree in safety, health and environmental engineering from National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology in 2002, and doctoral degree in marine environment and engineering from National Sun Yat-sen University in 2015.[1]
Political career
Wu is considered an ally of Chen Chu,[2] and served as a deputy mayor of Kaohsiung while Chen was mayor. Wu was appointed minister of the Public Construction Commission in April 2016.[3][4] In February 2017, Wu requested the Kinmen Bridge completion date to be moved to the end of 2019.[5] He was appointed Minister of Transportation and Communications in July 2018.[6] Wu resigned the position in December 2018.[7]
References
- "Executive Yuan, R.O.C. (Taiwan)".
- Shih, Hsiao-kuang; Chung, Jake (13 July 2018). "KMT derides new governing team as 'election Cabinet,' politically inspired". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- Yu, Hsiao-han; Lui, Hsin-hu; Tai, Ya-chen; Wen, Kuei-hsiang; Wu, Lilian (12 April 2016). "More Cabinet lineup announced". Central News Agency. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- Chen, Hui-ping; Chung, Jake (13 April 2018). "Additional future Cabinet members announced by DPP". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- "Expedited completion of Kinmen Bridge requested". Taipei Times. 21 February 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- Lin, Sean (13 July 2018). "Premier unveils Cabinet picks". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- Lu, Hsin-huei; Lee, Hsin-Yin (1 December 2018). "3 ministers resign in wake of DPP's landslide election loss". Retrieved 1 December 2018.
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