Emile Sheng (; born 5 January 1968) is a

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politician. He was the Minister of the

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from 2009 to 2011.

Education

Sheng obtained his bachelor's degree in diplomacy from National Chengchi University and doctoral degree in political science from

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in the

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Early career

Sheng was the chief executive officer of the

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organizing committee in

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in 2009.

Council of Cultural Affairs

On 17 November 2011, Sheng tendered his resignation after he was criticized for organizing an extravagant musical to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Day of the Republic of China which cost NT$215 million.

References

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