Irving H.C. Tai
Taiwanese politician
Tai Hao-chun (Chinese: 戴豪君; pinyin: Dài Háojūn), also known by his English name Irving H. C. Tai, is a Taiwanese politician. He was the Deputy Minister of the Research, Development and Evaluation Commission of the Executive Yuan until 21 January 2014.
Education
Tai received his bachelor's degree in law from Soochow University School of Law, master's in law from Tamkang University and doctorate in European studies from Tamkang University.
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