Joe Hung

Hung Chien-chao (; February 15, 1932 – February 20, 2018), also known as Joe Hung, was a Taiwanese journalist, diplomat, and translator. He served as a foreign correspondent for the Central News Agency (CNA) from 1974 until 1989, as well as the President of CNA from 1990 until 1992 and chairman from 1992 to 1993 and again 2009 until 2011. Hung also joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' diplomatic corp during the 1990s. He served as the Representative of Taiwan to Italy from 1993 until 2000.

Early life and education Hung was born on February 15, 1932, in Tamsui, Taiwan, to a professionally successful family. His father worked for the Bank of Taiwan branch in Banqiao District. Hung was raised in Taiwan under Japanese rule before and during World War II.

Hung moved to the United States, where he earned his master's degree in journalism from Southern Illinois University in 1965.

Career He reported for United Press International (UPI) from the late 1960s until the early 1970s. Hung was chosen for the translation due to his experience as a linguist, translator and historian. The project was funded by the Central News Agency and the Hakka Affairs Council. He decried Taiwan's political divisions in the book, which he argued hindered the country's development. Additionally, he trained translators and taught journalism at several Taiwanese universities. His funeral was held on March 6, 2018, at the Taipei Municipal Second Funeral Parlor.