Hsu Shu-hsiang

Hsu Shu-hsiang
許舒翔
Official portrait, 2021
17th Vice President of the Examination Yuan
Incumbent
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	(1961-04-22) 22 April 1961 (age 63) Taixi, Yunlin, Taiwan
Political party	Independent
Other political affiliations	People First Party (2015) Kuomintang (until 2000)
Parent	Hsu Wen-tsu (father)
Education	Soochow University (BA) Ohio University (MA) Colorado State University (PhD)

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 Shu-hsiang is the eldest son of Hsu Wen-tsu.[1] His younger brother Hsu Shu-po [zh] was a member of the Legislative Yuan from 1996 to 2012.[2]

Hsu Shu-hsiang graduated from Soochow University with a degree in political science, and pursued graduate study in the same subject in the United States, earning a master's degree from Ohio State University and a Ph.D. from Colorado State University.[3] Hsu headed the educational institution TransWorld University twice, and had overseen it through three name changes.[3][4]

Political career

Hsu Shu-hsiang was named parliamentary secretary of the Ministry of Examination in 2016,[5] and took office as Minister of Examination on 1 October 2019.[3] While serving in this role, Hsu commented on the ages of examinees assessed by the examination ministry.[6]

In May 2024, president Lai Ching-te nominated Hsu to serve as Vice President of the Examination Yuan.[7][8] The Legislative Yuan approved Hsu's nomination in December.[9]

References

1. Loa, Iok-sin (1 January 2016). "Academics back Tsai and Chen". Taipei Times. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
2. Chen, Yan-ting (22 June 2015). "PFP eyes legislative election glory". Taipei Times. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
3. "Minister Shu-Hsiang Hsu". Ministry of Examination. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
4. "History". TransWorld University. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
5. "Diplomats, officials formally sworn in for new postings". Central News Agency. 2 August 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
6. Lin, Rachel; Yang, Mien-chieh (3 September 2023). "Average age of doctoral students rising". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
7. "Examination Yuan nominees expected to be announced Friday". Central News Agency. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
8. "Chou Hung-hsien nominated for Examination Yuan president". Central News Agency. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
9. 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.