Liao Feng-teh
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Liao Feng-teh was a Taiwan
ese politician who held leadership positions in the Kuomintang
. Liao was chosen to become the Interior Minister designate in 2008 under Republic of China President Ma Ying-jeou
, following Ma's victory in the Taiwanese Presidential Election of 2008. However, Liao, Deputy Secretary-General of the Kuomintang
, died of cardiopulmonary failure while hiking on May 10, 2008, before he could take office.
, which is located in Yilan County, Taiwan in northeast Taiwan. He received his doctorate
in history
from National Chengchi University
. Liao worked as a reporter for the China Daily News
, a Chinese language
daily newspaper, which is run by the KMT. He also worked as a novelist and playwright
before entering politics
within the KMT Party.
of the office of the then Vice President of the Republic of China
Lien Chan
from 1997 until 1999. He then served as a legislator in the Legislative Yuan
from 1999 until 2005.
Laio had served as the director of the Kuomintang's Organizational Development Committee
since 2004. He oversaw eight successful election campaigns for the KMT from 2004 until the Presidential election in 2008.
Following the 2008 election victory of Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou
, was chosen as the country's new Interior Minister
designate. He would have taken office with the new KMT controlled government on May 20, 2008.
by hikers on a mountain path near his home in Muzha
, near the intersection of Wannin Street and Jungong Road on the outskirts Taipei
, at 4:05 P.M. on May 10, 2008. He had suffered from massive cardiopulmonary failure. Liao was rushed to Wan Fang Hospital where doctors attempted to resuscitate for five hours. Officials from the new KMT government rushed to the hospital upon hearing the news, including President Ma Ying-jeou, Vice President Vincent Siew
and KMT Chairman Wu Po-hsiung, Premier
Liu Chao-shiuan
and other members of the new Cabinet
. However, Liao Feng-Teh was pronounced dead at 9:05 PM on May 10, 2008, at the age of 57.
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...
ese politician who held leadership positions in the Kuomintang
Kuomintang
The Kuomintang of China , sometimes romanized as Guomindang via the Pinyin transcription system or GMD for short, and translated as the Chinese Nationalist Party is a founding and ruling political party of the Republic of China . Its guiding ideology is the Three Principles of the People, espoused...
. Liao was chosen to become the Interior Minister designate in 2008 under Republic of China President Ma Ying-jeou
Ma Ying-jeou
Ma Ying-jeou is the 12th term and current President of the Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan, and the Chairman of the Kuomintang Party, also known as the Chinese Nationalist Party. He formerly served as Justice Minister from 1993 to 1996, Mayor of Taipei from 1998 to 2006, and Chairman...
, following Ma's victory in the Taiwanese Presidential Election of 2008. However, Liao, Deputy Secretary-General of the Kuomintang
Kuomintang
The Kuomintang of China , sometimes romanized as Guomindang via the Pinyin transcription system or GMD for short, and translated as the Chinese Nationalist Party is a founding and ruling political party of the Republic of China . Its guiding ideology is the Three Principles of the People, espoused...
, died of cardiopulmonary failure while hiking on May 10, 2008, before he could take office.
Early life
Liao Feng-teh was a native of Tungshan TownshipDongshan, Yilan
Dongshan is a rural township in the central part of Yilan County, Taiwan. Republic of China.* Area: 79.86 km²* Population: 50,754 people -Transportation:Dongshan is served by the Yilan Line of Taiwan Railway Administration....
, which is located in Yilan County, Taiwan in northeast Taiwan. He received his doctorate
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
in history
History
History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians...
from National Chengchi University
National Chengchi University
National Chengchi University is a prestigious public university at Muzha in Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan. It is well-known for its concentration on the social sciences, law, commerce, communication, liberal arts and for its MBA programs....
. Liao worked as a reporter for the China Daily News
China Daily News
China Daily News is a Traditional Chinese-language newspaper published in Tainan City, Taiwan....
, a Chinese language
Chinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
daily newspaper, which is run by the KMT. He also worked as a novelist and playwright
Playwright
A playwright, also called a dramatist, is a person who writes plays.The term is not a variant spelling of "playwrite", but something quite distinct: the word wright is an archaic English term for a craftsman or builder...
before entering politics
Politics
Politics is a process by which groups of people make collective decisions. The term is generally applied to the art or science of running governmental or state affairs, including behavior within civil governments, but also applies to institutions, fields, and special interest groups such as the...
within the KMT Party.
Political career
Liao Feng-teh worked as the directorBoard of directors
A board of directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of a company or organization. Other names include board of governors, board of managers, board of regents, board of trustees, and board of visitors...
of the office of the then Vice President of the Republic of China
Vice President of the Republic of China
The Vice President of the Republic of China is the second-highest executive official of the Republic of China . The existing office was created in 1948 under the 1947 Constitution of the Republic of China...
Lien Chan
Lien Chan
Lien Chan is a politician in Taiwan. He was Premier of the Republic of China from 1993 to 1997, Vice President of the Republic of China from 1996 to 2000, and was the Chairman of the Kuomintang from 2000 to 2005...
from 1997 until 1999. He then served as a legislator in the Legislative Yuan
Legislative Yuan
The Legislative Yuan is the unicameral legislature of the Republic of China .The Legislative Yuan is one of the five branches of government stipulated by the Constitution of the Republic of China, which follows Sun Yat-sen's Three Principles of the People...
from 1999 until 2005.
Laio had served as the director of the Kuomintang's Organizational Development Committee
since 2004. He oversaw eight successful election campaigns for the KMT from 2004 until the Presidential election in 2008.
Following the 2008 election victory of Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou
Ma Ying-jeou
Ma Ying-jeou is the 12th term and current President of the Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan, and the Chairman of the Kuomintang Party, also known as the Chinese Nationalist Party. He formerly served as Justice Minister from 1993 to 1996, Mayor of Taipei from 1998 to 2006, and Chairman...
, was chosen as the country's new Interior Minister
Interior minister
An interior ministry is a government ministry typically responsible for policing, national security, and immigration matters. The ministry is often headed by a minister of the interior or minister of home affairs...
designate. He would have taken office with the new KMT controlled government on May 20, 2008.
Death
Liao was found unconsciousUnconsciousness
Unconsciousness is the condition of being not conscious—in a mental state that involves complete or near-complete lack of responsiveness to people and other environmental stimuli. Being in a comatose state or coma is a type of unconsciousness. Fainting due to a drop in blood pressure and a...
by hikers on a mountain path near his home in Muzha
Muzha District
Muzha was a district in Taipei City. The historical spelling of the area is Mucha. In 1990, it merged with Jingmei to form the Wenshan District....
, near the intersection of Wannin Street and Jungong Road on the outskirts Taipei
Taipei
Taipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean...
, at 4:05 P.M. on May 10, 2008. He had suffered from massive cardiopulmonary failure. Liao was rushed to Wan Fang Hospital where doctors attempted to resuscitate for five hours. Officials from the new KMT government rushed to the hospital upon hearing the news, including President Ma Ying-jeou, Vice President Vincent Siew
Vincent Siew
Vincent C. Siew Wan-chang is the incumbent Vice President of the Republic of China. He was the first Taiwanese-born Premier of the Republic of China and former vice-chairman of the Kuomintang .-Biography:...
and KMT Chairman Wu Po-hsiung, Premier
Premier of the Republic of China
The President of the Executive Yuan , commonly known as the Premier of the Republic of China , is the head of the Executive Yuan, the executive branch of the Republic of China , which currently administers Taiwan, Matsu, and Kinmen. The premier is appointed by the President of the Republic of China...
Liu Chao-shiuan
Liu Chao-shiuan
Liu Chao-shiuan is a Taiwanese educator and politician. He is a former president of the National Tsing Hua University and Soochow University and a former Premier of the Republic of China.-Biography:...
and other members of the new Cabinet
Cabinet (government)
A Cabinet is a body of high ranking government officials, typically representing the executive branch. It can also sometimes be referred to as the Council of Ministers, an Executive Council, or an Executive Committee.- Overview :...
. However, Liao Feng-Teh was pronounced dead at 9:05 PM on May 10, 2008, at the age of 57.