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Yu Hung-chun

Chinese politician (1898-1960)

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Yu Hung-chun, 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. He graduated from Saint Johns University in Shanghai, having majored in English Literature. He was later appointed Mayor of Shanghai. During World War II he negotiated unsuccessfully with the Japanese not to expand military conflict. He was appointed Director of Central Trust, Deputy minister of Foreign Affairs, and later became Minister of Department of Treasury. Yu replaced H.H. Kung as minister of finance in November 1944, following H.H. Kung's removal for corruption. Immediately before he replaced Kung, Yu served as vice minister of finance. Later he was appointed Central Bank and started moving the gold reserve to Taiwan from China to keep it away from the advancing communists. He was COO of Central, Farmer and Communication Banks, In 1954 he was appointed Governor of Taiwan Province. Then he was in charge of Executive Yuan from 1954 to 1958. Yu offered to resign when an Anti-American demonstration at US Embassy went out of control. Later he refused to appeal at court resigned and went back to Central Bank as an executive. In 1960 he died of an asthma attack at age 62.

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Place of birth
Xinhui District wd
Died
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Place of death
Taipei wd
Citizenship
People's Republic of China wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Kuomintang wd
Education
St. John's University wd

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  • Premier of the Republic of China (7 June 1954 – 30 June 1958)

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When was Yu Hung-chun born?
Yu Hung-chun was born on 4 January 1898 in Xinhui District.
What positions has Yu Hung-chun held?
Positions held by Yu Hung-chun include: Premier of the Republic of China (1954–1958).
Where did Yu Hung-chun study?
Yu Hung-chun was educated at St. John's University.

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  1. Wikipedia (English): Yu Hung-chun · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q708912 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Yu Hung-Chun.jpg by Executive Yuan of the Republic of China (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 13 November 2026

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