Wang To-far
Wang To-far (Chinese: 王塗發; born 10 April 1948) is a Taiwanese economist and politician.
Wang To-far | |
|---|---|
王塗發 | |
| Member of the Legislative Yuan | |
| In office 1 February 2005 – 31 January 2008 | |
| Constituency | Republic of China |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 April 1948 |
| Nationality | Taiwanese |
| Political party | Democratic Progressive Party |
| Alma mater | National Taipei University University of California, Santa Barbara |
| Occupation | politician |
| Profession | economist |
Career edit
Wang earned his bachelor's degree in economics by attending night school at National Chung Hsing University's Taipei campus. He then pursued further study in the subject at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he obtained master's and doctoral degrees.[1] Upon his return to Taiwan, Wang taught at his alma mater.[2][3] He was a member of the Legislative Yuan from 2005 to 2008, and served on the legislature's Procedure Committee.[4] Upon leaving the Legislative Yuan, Wang resumed teaching.[5]
Political stances edit
Wang is against use of nuclear power,[6][7] and has backed legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,[8] as well as further investment in water management.[9] In comments on the energy sector in Taiwan, Wang has pushed for the breakup of a monopoly belonging to the state-run Taiwan Power Company.[10][11] He believes that setting quotas for the production of renewable energy is inefficient and insufficient.[12]
Wang has called for the enforcement of regulations on the Cross-Strait economic relationship,[13] opposing concentrated and continual investment in China without safeguards.[14][15] He has advocated that the government support technological research and development.[16] Wang himself is supportive of the 908 Taiwan Republic Campaign.[17]
Wang has been critical of policies put forth by the Ma Ying-jeou presidential administration, many of which are against Wang's political positions.[18][19] He said that a budget proposed by the Executive Yuan in 2009 would likely be used to invest in local political factions that would indirectly solicit votes for the Kuomintang at later dates instead.[20] He strongly denounced the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement,[21][22] stating that the agreement was "a contract to sell out Taiwan" serving as "a short cut to political unification."[23][24] In 2012, Wang described the Ma administration's Economic Power-up Plan as "complicated and nigh incomprehensible."[25] The next year, Wang said of the Ma administration, "What we are facing is an evil, cold-blooded and shameless government" due to their support of the Lungmen Nuclear Power Plant project.[26]
References edit
- ^ "Wang To-far (6)". Legislative Yuan. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Tu, Po-heng (16 October 1999). "IPPs blame Taipower for shortages". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Kearns, Patrick (17 November 2000). "Consumer confidence report is killed". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Ko, Shu-ling (19 October 2005). "Pan-blue camp blocks arms bill for 33rd time". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Shih, Hsiu-chuan (2 January 2009). "FEATURE : Economics upstages the environment". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Wang, To-far (13 May 2000). "Alternatives to the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Chiu, Yu-tzu (16 June 2000). "Group to discuss Fourth Nuclear Power Plant plan". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Shih, Hsiu-chuan (8 May 2007). "Lawmakers aiming for gas emissions cut to 2005 levels". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Chiu, Yu-tzu (14 July 2005). "Tropical storm is on its way, but the heat isn't gone yet". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Li, Lauly (2 December 2016). "Experts pan Electricity Act proposal". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Wang, Chris (29 April 2013). "Academics urge energy liberalization". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Gerber, Abraham (10 October 2014). "Groups pan Taipower monopoly". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Wang, To-far (9 February 2002). "Taiwan must focus on economy to survive". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Wang, Chris (19 September 2013). "Trade pact a 'Trojan horse': Taiwan Society". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Chung, Amber (11 July 2006). "Let Chinese banks in, group says". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Su, Joy (14 July 2004). "Report says investment in China may injure Taiwan". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Ko, Shu-ling (10 July 2005). "'Taiwan Republic' is the nation's real name, pro-independence group says". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Wang, To-far (11 February 2015). "Currency exchanges threatening sovereignty". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Wang, Meng-lun (27 January 2016). "New president faces big economic issues: expert". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Shih, Hsiu-chuan (1 March 2009). "ANALYSIS: Academics slam special budget for wastefulness". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Wang, To-far (29 December 2009). "Economics and politics cannot be separated". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Wang, To-far (22 April 2010). "ECFA leading to a common market". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Ko, Shu-ling (16 March 2009). "Experts warn of ECFA dangers". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ "MAC official plays down ECFA fears". Taipei Times. 16 March 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Lee, Yu-hsin; Chung, Jake (22 October 2012). "Economists pessimistic on prospects for Taiwan". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Shan, Shelley (9 March 2013). "Nuclear Power Debate: Academics slam referendum question". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 July 2017.