Chang Li-sheng

Chang Li-sheng
張厲生
Vice Premier of the Republic of China
In office 12 March 1950 – 1 June 1954
Premier	Chen Cheng
Preceded by	Chu Chia-hua
Succeeded by	Huang Shao-ku
In office 22 June 1948 – 23 December 1948
Premier	Weng Wenhao Sun Fo
Preceded by	Ku Meng-yu
Succeeded by	Wu Tiecheng
Personal details
Born	17 June 1901 Laoting, Hebei, Qing Dynasty
Died	20 April 1971(1971-04-20) (aged 69) Taipei, Taiwan
Nationality	Republic of China
Political party	Kuomintang

Chang Li-sheng (Chinese: 張厲生; pinyin: Zhāng Lìshēng; 17 June 1901 – 20 April 1971) was a Chinese politician and diplomat who served as the Secretary General of the Kuomintang from 1954 to 1959. L.S. Chang as he was commonly known, played a key role in Republic of China (ROC)'s political, economic, financial, and foreign affairs as well as in Kuomintang affairs from the 1920s until his death in Taiwan in 1971. Throughout his political life over four decades, Chang served in numerous important posts within both the KMT and the ROC's local and central governments. He was a rare example of Chinese political virtues, noted for his integrity and honesty. He is remembered for numerous achievements and deeds, including his role in assisting Chen Cheng (1897–1965), former Taiwan provincial governor, Premier, and Vice President, to launch Taiwan's local autonomy, economic and land reforms.