Chang Li-sheng | |
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張厲生 | |
Vice Premier of the Republic of China | |
In office 12 March 1950 – 1 June 1954 | |
Premier | Chen Cheng |
Preceded by | Chu Chia-hua |
Succeeded by | Huang Shao-ku |
In office 22 June 1948 – 23 December 1948 | |
Premier | Weng Wenhao Sun Fo |
Preceded by | Ku Meng-yu |
Succeeded by | Wu Tiecheng |
Personal details | |
Born | 17 June 1901 Laoting, Hebei, Qing Dynasty |
Died | 20 April 1971 Taipei, Taiwan | (aged 69)
Nationality | Republic of China |
Political party | Kuomintang |
Chang Li-sheng (Chinese: 張厲生; pinyin: Zhāng Lìshēng; 17 June 1901 – 20 April 1971) was a Chinese politician and diplomat who served as the Secretary General of the Kuomintang from 1954 to 1959. L.S. Chang as he was commonly known, played a key role in Republic of China (ROC)'s political, economic, financial, and foreign affairs as well as in Kuomintang affairs from the 1920s until his death in Taiwan in 1971. Throughout his political life over four decades, Chang served in numerous important posts within both the KMT and the ROC's local and central governments. He was a rare example of Chinese political virtues, noted for his integrity and honesty. He is remembered for numerous achievements and deeds, including his role in assisting Chen Cheng (1897–1965), former Taiwan provincial governor, Premier, and Vice President, to launch Taiwan's local autonomy, economic and land reforms.