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Shen Lyu-shun

January 13, 2023

In this Chinese name, the family name is Shen.

Shen Lyu-shun (Chinese: 沈呂巡; 12 November 1949 – 6 January 2023) was a Taiwanese diplomat who served at posts in the United States and Europe. He also served in the Department of North American Affairs in the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He was best known as serving as the representative of the Republic of China to the United States from 2014 to 2016.

Shen Lyu-shun
沈呂巡
ROC Representative to the United States
In office
1 April 2014 – 5 June 2016
Preceded byKing Pu-tsung
Succeeded byStanley Kao
ROC Representative to the United Kingdom
In office
15 December 2011 – 31 March 2014
Preceded byKatharine Chang
Succeeded byLiu Chih-kung
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office
21 October 2009 – 15 December 2011
MinisterTimothy Yang
ROC Representative to the European Union and Belgium
In office
2008–2009
Preceded byMichael Kau
Succeeded byDavid Lin
ROC Deputy Representative to the United States
In office
1999–2003
Serving with Lee Ying-yuan
Representative
Succeeded byMichael Tsai
Personal details
Born(1949-11-12)12 November 1949
Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
Died6 January 2023(2023-01-06) (aged 73)
Taipei, Taiwan
NationalityTaiwanese
Political partyKuomintang
SpouseChristine Shen[1]
Alma mater
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese沈呂巡
Simplified Chinese沈吕巡

Early life

Born on 12 November 1949 in Taipei, Taiwan,[2] Shen was a sixth generation descendant of famous Qing dynasty official Shen Baozhen,[3] and had other relatives who served in Taiwanese diplomatic posts in several countries, including Brazil, Japan, Iran, Niger and Rwanda.[4] He obtained his bachelor's degree in law from National Chung Hsing University in 1972.[5] He then continued his study in international relations at the University of Pennsylvania in the United States, where he obtained his master's degree in 1979 and doctoral degree in international relations in 1981.[6]

Early diplomatic career

After his PhD, Shen stayed in the U.S., serving as a staff consultant at the Coordination Council for North American Affairs (CCNAA) from 1982 to 1988. In 1988, he began working in the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), where he worked in the Department of North American Affairs until 1990.[5] Subsequently, Shen returned to the U.S., where he became Director General at the CCNAA in Kansas City from 1991 through 1993, followed by serving as the Divisional Director, Secretariat & Public Affairs at Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States from 1993 to 1996.[5] He then returned to Taiwan, where he became Director General in the Department of North American Affairs at MOFA from 1996 to 1999.[5]

Diplomatic career in Europe

Shen served as Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Geneva, Switzerland from 2003 to 2008.[5][7] During Shen's time there, the office filed a lawsuit against the International Organization for Standardization, based in Geneva, regarding ISO 3166-2:CN code, which listed Taiwan as a province of China.[8] He also advocated for Taiwan's representation at the World Health Assembly, also based in Geneva.[7] Between 2008 and 2009, Shen also served as Representative at the Taipei Representative Office in the EU and Belgium.[9] Subsequently, from 2009 and 2011, Shen was Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs at the Taiwanese MOFA.[6]

Shen was subsequently Representative at the Taipei Representative Office in the United Kingdom from December 2011 until 2014, where he worked to expand investment in developing nations, bilateral economic agreements, and promoting Taiwan Academy language and cultural initiatives in the UK.[4][10]

Representative to the United States

Shen was named the ROC representative to the United States in March 2014, and made his first official trip there on 1 April.[11] Speaking at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. on 7 May 2014, Shen lauded Taiwan's ability in playing a greater role in the American pivot to Asia and helping maintain regional peace for the benefit for all. He added that closer Taiwan–United States relations and improved cross-strait relations would create a win-win outcome for Taiwan, the United States, and Mainland China. Shen made the address during an event organised by the Atlantic Council as part of the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act.[12]

On 4 December 2014, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of China, Shen donated US$1 million to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation to fight Ebola virus disease in West Africa. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan also donated medical protective gear, coveralls and surgical masks through a cooperation program with the United States.[13]

On 1 January 2015, the flag of the Republic of China was raised at Twin Oaks in Washington, D.C. reportedly for the first time since the end of diplomatic relations in 1979.[14] Shen attended the ceremony,[15] and later stated that the United States was not told in advance that it would occur.[16] The People's Republic of China lodged a protest with the United States over the incident, but Shen defended the flag-raising as having occurred due to "precedent," as the flag was raised during Double Ten Day celebrations in 2014.[17] It was later reported that American government officials asked President Ma Ying-jeou to replace Shen.[18] Shen submitted his resignation to Ma on 15 April 2016, but it was not approved until 26 May, after Tsai Ing-wen had taken office.[19]

Shen died in New Taipei, Taiwan, on 6 January 2023, at age 73.[20]

References

  1. ^ Bird, Mary (23 April 2015). "Partners for the Arts Celebrates at Twin Oaks". The Georgetowner. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  2. ^ (PDF). Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  3. ^ Lu, Hsin-hui; Tang, Pei-chun; Chang, Maubo (7 January 2015). "Naming warship 'Baozhen' will protect it from Chinese attack: diplomat". Central News Agency. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Taiwan-UK ties: A partnership for prosperity". Taiwan Today. 12 March 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d e Who's Who in the ROC? (PDF). Taipei: Government Information Office. p. 452. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  6. ^ a b Chen, Kelvin (6 January 2023). "Former Taiwan envoy to US dies at 73". Taiwan News. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  7. ^ a b Lee, I-Chia (23 May 2011). "Delegation describes pressure at WHA". Taipei Times. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  8. ^ "Court rules ROC can sue over name". Taiwan Today. 3 October 2008. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  9. ^ "Shen Lyu-shun dies". Taipei Times. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  10. ^ "Shen Lyu-shun appointed representative to the US". Taipei Times. 16 March 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  11. ^ "Shen Lyu-shun appointed representative to the US". Taipei Times. 16 March 2014. p. 3. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  12. ^ "ROC Rep to US lauds Taipei-Washington ties". Taiwan Today. 9 May 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  13. ^ Hou, Elaine (5 December 2014). "Taiwan donates US$1 million to help with Ebola fight". Central News Agency. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  14. ^ Beattie, Victor (6 January 2015). "US: Unaware of Taiwan Flag-raising at Washington Residence". Voice of America. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  15. ^ Yeh, Joseph (3 January 2016). "ROC flag rises at Washington estate". China Post. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  16. ^ Wu, J.R. (6 January 2016). Laurence, Jeremy (ed.). "Taiwan envoy admits U.S. kept in the dark over controversial flag raising". Reuters. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  17. ^ Hsiao, Alison (8 January 2015). "Representative to US defends New Year flag-raising". Taipei Times. p. 1. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  18. ^ Tsao, Nadia (10 January 2015). "US demands replacement of Taiwan representative". Taipei Times. p. 1. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  19. ^ Yeh, Joseph (26 May 2016). "Top US envoy resignation handled in accordance with legislation: minister". China Post. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  20. ^ Liu, Kuan-ting; Chao, Yen-hsiang (6 January 2023). "Former Taiwan representative to U.S. Shen Lyu-shun dies". Central News Agency. Retrieved 6 January 2023.

External links

  •   Media related to Shen Lyu-shun at Wikimedia Commons

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In this Chinese name the family name is Shen Shen Lyu shun Chinese 沈呂巡 12 November 1949 6 January 2023 was a Taiwanese diplomat who served at posts in the United States and Europe He also served in the Department of North American Affairs in the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs He was best known as serving as the representative of the Republic of China to the United States from 2014 to 2016 Shen Lyu shun沈呂巡ROC Representative to the United StatesIn office 1 April 2014 5 June 2016Preceded byKing Pu tsungSucceeded byStanley KaoROC Representative to the United KingdomIn office 15 December 2011 31 March 2014Preceded byKatharine ChangSucceeded byLiu Chih kungDeputy Minister of Foreign AffairsIn office 21 October 2009 15 December 2011MinisterTimothy YangROC Representative to the European Union and BelgiumIn office 2008 2009Preceded byMichael KauSucceeded byDavid LinROC Deputy Representative to the United StatesIn office 1999 2003Serving with Lee Ying yuanRepresentativeStephen S F Chen Chen Chien jenSucceeded byMichael TsaiPersonal detailsBorn 1949 11 12 12 November 1949Taipei Taiwan Republic of ChinaDied6 January 2023 2023 01 06 aged 73 Taipei TaiwanNationalityTaiwanesePolitical partyKuomintangSpouseChristine Shen 1 Alma materNational Chung Hsing University BA University of Pennsylvania MA PhD Chinese nameTraditional Chinese沈呂巡Simplified Chinese沈吕巡TranscriptionsStandard MandarinHanyu PinyinShen LǚxunIPA ʂe n ly ɕwe n Southern MinHokkien POJSim Lu sun Contents 1 Early life 2 Early diplomatic career 3 Diplomatic career in Europe 4 Representative to the United States 5 References 6 External linksEarly life EditBorn on 12 November 1949 in Taipei Taiwan 2 Shen was a sixth generation descendant of famous Qing dynasty official Shen Baozhen 3 and had other relatives who served in Taiwanese diplomatic posts in several countries including Brazil Japan Iran Niger and Rwanda 4 He obtained his bachelor s degree in law from National Chung Hsing University in 1972 5 He then continued his study in international relations at the University of Pennsylvania in the United States where he obtained his master s degree in 1979 and doctoral degree in international relations in 1981 6 Early diplomatic career EditAfter his PhD Shen stayed in the U S serving as a staff consultant at the Coordination Council for North American Affairs CCNAA from 1982 to 1988 In 1988 he began working in the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs MOFA where he worked in the Department of North American Affairs until 1990 5 Subsequently Shen returned to the U S where he became Director General at the CCNAA in Kansas City from 1991 through 1993 followed by serving as the Divisional Director Secretariat amp Public Affairs at Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States from 1993 to 1996 5 He then returned to Taiwan where he became Director General in the Department of North American Affairs at MOFA from 1996 to 1999 5 Diplomatic career in Europe EditShen served as Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Geneva Switzerland from 2003 to 2008 5 7 During Shen s time there the office filed a lawsuit against the International Organization for Standardization based in Geneva regarding ISO 3166 2 CN code which listed Taiwan as a province of China 8 He also advocated for Taiwan s representation at the World Health Assembly also based in Geneva 7 Between 2008 and 2009 Shen also served as Representative at the Taipei Representative Office in the EU and Belgium 9 Subsequently from 2009 and 2011 Shen was Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs at the Taiwanese MOFA 6 Shen was subsequently Representative at the Taipei Representative Office in the United Kingdom from December 2011 until 2014 where he worked to expand investment in developing nations bilateral economic agreements and promoting Taiwan Academy language and cultural initiatives in the UK 4 10 Representative to the United States EditShen was named the ROC representative to the United States in March 2014 and made his first official trip there on 1 April 11 Speaking at the United States Capitol in Washington D C on 7 May 2014 Shen lauded Taiwan s ability in playing a greater role in the American pivot to Asia and helping maintain regional peace for the benefit for all He added that closer Taiwan United States relations and improved cross strait relations would create a win win outcome for Taiwan the United States and Mainland China Shen made the address during an event organised by the Atlantic Council as part of the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act 12 On 4 December 2014 on behalf of the Government of the Republic of China Shen donated US 1 million to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation to fight Ebola virus disease in West Africa According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Taiwan also donated medical protective gear coveralls and surgical masks through a cooperation program with the United States 13 On 1 January 2015 the flag of the Republic of China was raised at Twin Oaks in Washington D C reportedly for the first time since the end of diplomatic relations in 1979 14 Shen attended the ceremony 15 and later stated that the United States was not told in advance that it would occur 16 The People s Republic of China lodged a protest with the United States over the incident but Shen defended the flag raising as having occurred due to precedent as the flag was raised during Double Ten Day celebrations in 2014 17 It was later reported that American government officials asked President Ma Ying jeou to replace Shen 18 Shen submitted his resignation to Ma on 15 April 2016 but it was not approved until 26 May after Tsai Ing wen had taken office 19 Shen died in New Taipei Taiwan on 6 January 2023 at age 73 20 References Edit Bird Mary 23 April 2015 Partners for the Arts Celebrates at Twin Oaks The Georgetowner Retrieved 7 January 2023 Shen Lyu shun CV PDF Ministry of Foreign Affairs Archived from the original PDF on 3 March 2016 Retrieved 28 May 2016 Lu Hsin hui Tang Pei chun Chang Maubo 7 January 2015 Naming warship Baozhen will protect it from Chinese attack diplomat Central News Agency Retrieved 28 May 2016 a b Taiwan UK ties A partnership for prosperity Taiwan Today 12 March 2012 Retrieved 6 January 2023 a b c d e Who s Who in the ROC PDF Taipei Government Information Office p 452 Retrieved 7 January 2023 a b Chen Kelvin 6 January 2023 Former Taiwan envoy to US dies at 73 Taiwan News Retrieved 6 January 2023 a b Lee I Chia 23 May 2011 Delegation describes pressure at WHA Taipei Times Retrieved 7 January 2023 Court rules ROC can sue over name Taiwan Today 3 October 2008 Retrieved 7 January 2023 Shen Lyu shun dies Taipei Times 6 January 2023 Retrieved 6 January 2023 Shen Lyu shun appointed representative to the US Taipei Times 16 March 2014 Retrieved 6 January 2023 Shen Lyu shun appointed representative to the US Taipei Times 16 March 2014 p 3 Retrieved 28 May 2016 ROC Rep to US lauds Taipei Washington ties Taiwan Today 9 May 2014 Retrieved 28 May 2016 Hou Elaine 5 December 2014 Taiwan donates US 1 million to help with Ebola fight Central News Agency Retrieved 28 May 2016 Beattie Victor 6 January 2015 US Unaware of Taiwan Flag raising at Washington Residence Voice of America Retrieved 29 May 2016 Yeh Joseph 3 January 2016 ROC flag rises at Washington estate China Post Retrieved 29 May 2016 Wu J R 6 January 2016 Laurence Jeremy ed Taiwan envoy admits U S kept in the dark over controversial flag raising Reuters Retrieved 29 May 2016 Hsiao Alison 8 January 2015 Representative to US defends New Year flag raising Taipei Times p 1 Retrieved 29 May 2016 Tsao Nadia 10 January 2015 US demands replacement of Taiwan representative Taipei Times p 1 Retrieved 29 May 2016 Yeh Joseph 26 May 2016 Top US envoy resignation handled in accordance with legislation minister China Post Retrieved 28 May 2016 Liu Kuan ting Chao Yen hsiang 6 January 2023 Former Taiwan representative to U S Shen Lyu shun dies Central News Agency Retrieved 6 January 2023 External links Edit Media related to Shen Lyu shun at Wikimedia Commons Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Shen Lyu shun amp oldid 1133048205, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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