Hsu Shu-hsiang

Hsu Shu-hsiang (Chinese: 許舒翔; born 22 April 1961) is a Taiwanese political scientist and politician. In December 2024, he became the incumbent Vice President of the Examination Yuan.

Hsu Shu-hsiang
許舒翔
Official portrait, 2021
17th Vice President of the Examination Yuan
Incumbent
Assumed office 20 December 2024
Appointed by	Lai Ching-te
President	Chou Hung-hsien
Preceded by	Chou Hung-hsien
19th Minister of Examination
In office 1 October 2019 – 20 May 2024
President	Wu Jin-lin Huang Jong-tsun
Preceded by	Tsai Tzung-jen
Succeeded by	Lio Mon-chi
Personal details
Born	(1961-04-22) 22 April 1961 (age 64) Taixi, Yunlin, Taiwan
Political party	Independent
Other political affiliations	People First Party (2015) Kuomintang (until 2000)
Parent	Hsu Wen-tsu (father)
Education	Soochow University (BA) Ohio University (MA) Colorado State University (PhD)

Early life and education

Hsu Shu-hsiang is the eldest son of Hsu Wen-tsu.^[1] His younger brother Hsu Shu-po [zh] was a member of the Legislative Yuan from 1996 to 2012.^[2]

Hsu Shu-hsiang graduated from Soochow University with a degree in political science, and pursued graduate study in the same subject in the United States, earning a master's degree from Ohio State University and a Ph.D. from Colorado State University.^[3] Hsu headed the educational institution TransWorld University twice, and had overseen it through three name changes.^[3][4]

Political career

Hsu Shu-hsiang was named parliamentary secretary of the Ministry of Examination in 2016,^[5] and took office as Minister of Examination on 1 October 2019.^[3] While serving in this role, Hsu commented on the ages of examinees assessed by the examination ministry.^[6]

In May 2024, president Lai Ching-te nominated Hsu to serve as Vice President of the Examination Yuan.^[7][8] The Legislative Yuan approved Hsu's nomination in December.^[9]