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Yu Hung-chun

1898 – 1960

Chinese politician

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About Yu Hung-chun

Lived 1898 – 1960 (aged 62). Yu Hung-chun was a Chinese and Taiwanese politician.

Yu Hung-chun (; 4 January 1898 – 1 June 1960), also known as O. K. Yui, was a Chinese political figure who served as mayor of Shanghai, chairman of the Taiwan Provincial Government and Premier of the Republic of China. He graduated from Saint Johns University in Shanghai, having majored in English Literature. He was later appointed Mayor of Shanghai. During World War II he negotiated unsuccessfully with the Japanese not to expand military conflict. He was appointed Director of Central Trust, Deputy minister of Foreign Affairs, and later became Minister of Department of Treasury. Yu replaced H.H. Kung as minister of finance in November 1944, following H.H. Kung's removal for corruption. Immediately before he replaced Kung, Yu served as vice minister of finance.

Chronology 23 March 1937 – the Executive Yuan resolved that Yu Hung-chun may act as mayor of Shanghai. 27 July 1937 – the Nationalist Government appointed Yu Hung-chun as mayor of Shanghai. 30 June 1958 – resigned as the president of the Executive Yuan.(Premier of the Republic of China) 1958 – appointed President of Central Bank.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
St. John's University
Positions held
Premier of the Republic of China
Also known as
Yu Hongjun

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Yu Hung-chun's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Yu Hung-chun?

Chinese politician (1898-1960)

When was Yu Hung-chun born?

Yu Hung-chun was born on 4 January 1898 in Xinhui District.

When did Yu Hung-chun die?

Yu Hung-chun died on 1 June 1960 in Taipei.

What was Yu Hung-chun's occupation?

Yu Hung-chun was a politician.

What nationality was Yu Hung-chun?

Yu Hung-chun was Chinese and Taiwanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yu Hung-chun

· Wikidata: Q708912

· DBpedia: Yu Hung-chun

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