Chang Li-sheng

Chang Li-sheng
張厲生
Vice Premier of the Republic of China
In office
12 March 1950 – 1 June 1954
PremierChen Cheng
Preceded byChu Chia-hua
Succeeded byHuang Shao-ku
In office
22 June 1948 – 23 December 1948
PremierWeng Wenhao
Sun Fo
Preceded byKu Meng-yu
Succeeded byWu Tiecheng
Personal details
Born17 June 1901
Laoting, Hebei, Qing Dynasty
Died20 April 1971(1971-04-20) (aged 69)
Taipei, Taiwan
NationalityRepublic of China
Political partyKuomintang

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.