Writer
Lecturer, the Graduate Institute of Journalism, National Taiwan University
Wang Wen-ching
Wang Wen-ching served as the CEO of Business Weekly Group and the executive editor of Business Weekly. She also held the role of chairperson at the Media Business Association of Taipei. Her professional engagements spanned television, radio, and magazines. Throughout her career, Wang conducted interviews with numerous prominent political and business leaders, such as Hilary Clinton and Tadashi Yanai, the wealthiest person in Japan. Wang was awarded the Eisenhower Fellowships for her contributions in media, making her the first woman in Taiwan to receive this honor. Wang was also named “Best Editor-in-Chief” by the Golden Tripod Awards. Her book Without a Bachelor’s Degree, I Tell Stories is included in six different Chinese textbooks across middle school, high school, and university levels.
Chairperson, DaChan Group
Han Chia-yau
Han Chia-yau received his master’s degree in computer science and engineering from the University of Connecticut. Currently, he serves as the chairperson of DaChan Group. In 2018, he was recognized by Harvard Business Review as one of Taiwan’s best-performing CEOs, securing a spot in the top 50. In 2020, Han ranked 29th on Harvard Business Review’s top 100 best-performing CEOs in Taiwan, winning first place in the food industry category. In addition, Han was honored with the Outstanding Leader Award from the Global Views Leaders Forum in the same year. Beyond his corporate pursuits, Han is actively engaged in public affairs. He currently holds the position of vice chairperson of the Straits Economic and Cultural Interchange Association, and he is a board member of both the 20th Century Foundation, and the Cross-Straits Common Market Foundation.
Poet
Yang Ze (Yang Hsien-ching)
Yang Ze obtained his Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Princeton University. In the late 1980s, he taught at Brown University’s Comparative Literature Department. Yang also held the position of chief editor for the literary supplement of China Times for many years. As an acclaimed poet, he has garnered numerous awards and critical recognition for his distinguished work, including “Excellence in Narrative Poetry” and “Nomination Award” from China Times Literature Award. Known for his creative use of language, vibrant rhythm, and lyrical writing, his poetic style not only captures the beauty of classical Chinese literature, but also reflects the ebb and flow in life with a sobering tone. Regardless of time and space, his works stand out for their exceptional quality.
Prominent Media Personality
Chen Hao
Graduating from National Chengchi University with a degree in Political Science, Chen Hao has joined the Brookings Institution as a visiting fellow. He served as an editor of The Eighties magazine, a journalist at China Times, deputy executive editor and editor-in-chief at China Times Express, director of Taipei News at the Chinese Television Network Incorporated, editor-in-chief of TVBS Weekly, director of TVBS News, vice executive general manager at CTI Television Incorporated, vice executive general manager at Eastern Broadcasting Company, CEO at Paklee Foundation, and CEO at Yunguang Technology. Chen is also an accomplished author, having written books such as 123 Let’s Go to Taiwan and Daughter and Father.
Academician, Academia Sinica
Ovid J. L. Tzeng
Ovid Tzeng received his Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from Pennsylvania State University. He currently serves as the chancellor of University System of Taiwan and an Academician of Academia Sinica. Notably, he has previously served as the Minister of Education, during which time he was dedicated to promoting reading and fostering creativity in students. His efforts were heralded as the most influential educational policy of the decade. In addition to his governmental roles, Tzeng has been devoted to popularizing scientific knowledge. He was awarded the Golden Tripod Award for Best Columnist in 2004 for his column “A Scientist’s Perspective” in Scientific American (Traditional Chinese edition). His program Everybody Is a Scientist on National Education Radio was named “Best Co-host for Educational and Cultural Programs” by the Golden Bell Awards in 2010.
Chairman, LCY Group
Bowei Lee
Bowei Lee received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in chemical engineering from MIT, and he holds an MBA degree from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Currently, he serves as the chairman of LCY Group. Lee is deeply engaged in promoting the chemical industry and scientific education. He has held the position of Managing Director at the Petrochemical Industry Association of Taiwan since 2002, and he is a founding director of Standing Committee of Alxa Society of Entrepreneurs and Ecology Association in China. In 2016, Lee assumed the role of President at the Taiwan Chemical Industry Association. Over the course of his career, Lee has been frequently invited to serve as a member and consultant on various government advisory committees. He has received numerous awards for innovation and industrial safety, and he has been granted patents in multiple countries.
President, Chung Hua University
Liu Wei-chi
Liu Wei-chi received his Ph.D. in Management from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He is currently the president of Chung Hua University. Throughout his career, Liu has held several significant leadership roles across government, academia, and business. Liu used to chair Waterland Financial Holding Company and the Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation. He has served as the Director General of the Department of Higher Education at the Ministry of Education and held the role of Chancellor at National Sun Yat-sen University. Furthermore, he has chaired the Chinese Management Association, Sun Yat-Sen Academic and Cultural Foundation, and Mr. Sun Zhesheng Academic Foundation.
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