Photo: misco from taiping, taiwan@China / CC BY-SA 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Jason Hu, or Hu Chih-chiang, strikes me as a rare case of someone who genuinely bridged diplomacy and domestic governance. Born in Peiping in 1948 and educated at National Chengchi University, he spent years on the international stage before becoming mayor of Taichung and steering the city through its transition from provincial city to special municipality. Serving two terms as KMT Vice Chairman signals real standing within his party. What I respect is the way a seasoned negotiator turned those instincts toward building a city. Behind much of Taichung's growth, I suspect, you will find his steady hand at work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jason Hu
- Name (Japanese)
- 胡志強
- Reading
- こ・しきょう
- Born
- May 15, 1948 (age 78)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rat
- Origin
- Pei-p'ing, Republic of China
- Occupation
- diplomat / politician
2. Background
- High school
- Taichung Municipal Taichung Second Senior High School
- University
- National Chengchi University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%83%A1%E5%BF%97%E5%BC%B7
Frequently asked questions
When was Jason Hu born?
Born May 15, 1948 (age 78).
Where is Jason Hu from?
Jason Hu is from Pei-p'ing, Republic of China.
What does Jason Hu do?
Jason Hu works as diplomat, politician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.