Kwoh-Ting Li
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Kwoh-Ting Li was a Chinese
economist
and politician
best known as the "Father of Taiwan's Economic Miracle" for his work in transforming Taiwan's economy
from an agrarian-based system into one of the world's leading producers of information and telecommunications technology. He had founded Hsinchu Science Park
.
, China
in 1910 and graduated from National Central University
(later renamed Nanjing University
in mainland China
and reinstated in Taiwan
) in 1930 and Cambridge University
in 1934.
He held a number of leadership positions in industry and government in the Republic of China
on Taiwan
, including that of economic minister from 1965 to 1969 and finance minister from 1969 to 1976.
Four professorships at Stanford University
are named for Dr Li.
China
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economist
Economist
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and politician
Politician
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best known as the "Father of Taiwan's Economic Miracle" for his work in transforming Taiwan's economy
Economy of Taiwan
Taiwan has a developed capitalist economy that ranks as the 19th largest in the world by Purchasing power parity and 24th in nominal GDP of investment and foreign trade by the Republic of China government which governs Taiwan. In keeping with this trend, most large government-owned banks and...
from an agrarian-based system into one of the world's leading producers of information and telecommunications technology. He had founded Hsinchu Science Park
Hsinchu Science Park
Hsinchu Science and Industrial Park is an industrial park established by the government of the Republic of China on December 15, 1980 with investment from the Kuomintang. It straddles Hsinchu City and Hsinchu County on the island of Taiwan....
.
Biography
Li was born in NanjingNanjing
' is the capital of Jiangsu province in China and has a prominent place in Chinese history and culture, having been the capital of China on several occasions...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
in 1910 and graduated from National Central University
National Central University
National Central University is a national comprehensive university in Taiwan .National Central University was founded in 1915 and originated in 258 CE at Nanjing, China. After NCU in Nanjing was renamed Nanjing University in 1949, NCU was re-established in Taiwan in 1962...
(later renamed Nanjing University
Nanjing University
Nanjing University , or Nanking University, is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher learning in China...
in mainland China
Mainland China
Mainland China, the Chinese mainland or simply the mainland, is a geopolitical term that refers to the area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China . According to the Taipei-based Mainland Affairs Council, the term excludes the PRC Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and...
and reinstated in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
) in 1930 and Cambridge University
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
in 1934.
He held a number of leadership positions in industry and government in the Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
on Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
, including that of economic minister from 1965 to 1969 and finance minister from 1969 to 1976.
Four professorships at Stanford University
Stanford University
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are named for Dr Li.