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Yu Hung-chun

Yu Hung-chun

Premier of Taiwan (1898–1960)

Yu Hung-chun (Chinese: 俞鴻鈞; pinyin: Yú Hóngjūn; 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.

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Yu replaced H.H. Kung as minister of finance in the Nationalist government in November 1944, following Kung's removal for corruption.[1]: 73–76  Immediately before he replaced Kung, Yu served as vice minister of finance.[1]: 75–76 

His great-granddaughter is Michelle Dee, a Filipino actress and model.[2]

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)

References

  1. [1]
    Coble, Parks M. (2023). The Collapse of Nationalist China: How Chiang Kai-shek Lost China's Civil War. Cambridge New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1-009-29761-5.
  2. [2]
    Newly Crowned Miss World Philippines Is Descendant of Chinabank Founder
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