Lin Hsiung-cheng (; 5 November 1888 - 27 November 1946), born in Pangkio, Tamsui District, Taipeh Prefecture,

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's revolutions as a patronage. Lin was a co-founder of the

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. He also participated in other businesses such as sugar production, railroad building, or

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. His father was

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