Ma Ying-jeou

Background

Ying-jeou, Ma was born on July 13, 1950 in Hong Kong.

Education

Doctor of Juridical Science, Harvard University.

Career

Deputy director, 1st Bureau of Presidential Office, 1981-1988; deputy secretary-general, Kuomintang Control Committee, 1984-1988; senior secretary, Presidential Office, 1988; chairman, Research Development and Evaluation Commission, 1988-1991; executive secretary, Mainland Affairs Commission, 1988-1991; senior vice chairman, Mainland Affairs Council, 1991-1993; minister justice, Government of Taiwan, Taipei, 1993-1996; minister state, Executive Yuan (Cabinet), Government of Taiwan, Taipei, 1996-1997; associate professor of law, National Chengchi U., since 1981; mayor, Taipei. Member National Assembly, 1992-1996.

Achievements

• Ma Ying-jeou has been listed as a noteworthy Mayor by Marquis Who's Who.