Chou Hung-hsien

Chou Hung-hsien (; born 23 November 1953) is a Taiwanese lawyer and politician who has been the 14th president of the Examination Yuan since 2024.

Education After graduating from National Chiayi Senior High School in 1972, Chou studied law at National Taiwan University, where he earned his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in 1976.

Political career Chou led the Civil Service Protection and Training Commission from 2000 to 2006, then moved to the Central Personnel Administration. Between 2016 and 2020, Chou led the Ministry of Civil Service.

In May 2020, Tsai Ing-wen nominated Chou to serve as vice president of the Examination Yuan. The nomination was approved in a Legislative Yuan vote two months later, despite criticism from the New Power Party that Examination Yuan nominees had not responded to the party's inquiries. Before taking office, Chou opined that the Examination Yuan should respect the legislature and public opinion.

In May 2024, Lai Ching-te promoted Chou to president of the Examination Yuan. While undergoing legislative questioning on his presidential nomination, Chou vowed to focus on anti-bullying initiatives, and advised the Legislative Yuan to consider amendments proposed by the Examination Yuan to the Civil Servant Association Act, which would expand union rights. The legislature voted to approve Chou's elevation to president of the Examination Yuan in December 2024.