# Chen Cheng

_Chinese politician and soldier (1897–1965)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-10

> Chen Cheng, courtesy name Tsi-siou, was a Chinese politician, military leader, revolutionary, and the leader of the Tsotanhui Clique. He is widely regarded as the chief architect of Taiwan's post-war land reform and economic modernization programs during the 1950s.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 4 January 1897 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q701313#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Qingtian ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q701313#P19))
- **Died:** 5 March 1965 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q701313#P570))
- **Place of death:** Taipei ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q701313#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Qing dynasty; Republic of China ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q701313#P27))
- **Occupation:** military personnel; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q701313#P106))
- **Political party:** Kuomintang ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q701313#P102))
- **Education:** Whampoa Military Academy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q701313#P69))
- **Spouse:** Tan Xiang ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q701313#P26))
- **Positions held:** Premier of the Republic of China (16 September 1963 – 15 December 1963); Premier of the Republic of China (30 June 1958 – 1 July 1963); Vice President of the Republic of China (20 May 1954 – 5 March 1965); Premier of the Republic of China (7 March 1950 – 7 June 1954) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q701313#P39))
- **Awards:** Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎ ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q701313#P166))

## Questions

**When was Chen Cheng born?**  
Chen Cheng was born on 4 January 1897 in Qingtian.

**What positions has Chen Cheng held?**  
Positions held by Chen Cheng include: Premier of the Republic of China (1963–1963); Premier of the Republic of China (1958–1963); Vice President of the Republic of China (1954–1965); Premier of the Republic of China (1950–1954).

**Where did Chen Cheng study?**  
Chen Cheng was educated at Whampoa Military Academy.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Chen Cheng](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chen_Cheng) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q701313](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q701313) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Chen Cheng in 1940's.jpg by Chan Cheng (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chen_Cheng_in_1940%27s.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Chen Cheng". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/chen-cheng. Retrieved 10 November 2026.