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Hollington Tong

1887 – 1971

Taiwanese journalist

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About Hollington Tong

Lived 1887 – 1971 (aged 83). Hollington Tong was a Taiwanese journalist, diplomat and politician.

Hollington Kong Tong ; 9 November 1887 – 9 January 1971) was a Chinese journalist and diplomat.

Tong was from a poor Chinese Christian family. He graduated with a B.A. in journalism from the University of Missouri, and then from the first class of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in 1913. Upon returning to China, he worked as a journalist and later became the chief editor of a large English-language newspaper in Shanghai. He also was the official biographer of Chiang Kai-shek.

Tong was appointed Vice-Minister of Information of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Ambassador of the Republic of China to Japan, and Ambassador of the Republic of China to the United States (1956-1958). In the latter role, he was replaced by George Yeh.

Tong died on 9 January 1971, in a nursing home in Monterey, California, at the age of 83.

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Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, University of Missouri, Park University
Positions held
Senior advisor
Also known as
Hollington K Tong

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hollington Tong?

Taiwanese journalist

When was Hollington Tong born?

Hollington Tong was born on 9 November 1887 in Ningbo.

When did Hollington Tong die?

Hollington Tong died on 9 January 1971 in Monterey.

What was Hollington Tong's occupation?

Hollington Tong was a journalist, diplomat and politician.

What nationality was Hollington Tong?

Hollington Tong was Taiwanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hollington Tong

· Wikidata: Q8272059

· DBpedia: Hollington Tong

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