Former chairman of the Taiwan Straits Foundation Jiang Bingkun died of illness on the 10th and lived at the age of 86. He was the first person to formally lead a delegation to visit by the Kuomintang after 1949; he had 8 talks with Chen Yunlin, president of the Mainland China Sea Association, and reached 18 agreements, achieving the goal of cross-strait three links and comprehensive promotion of cross-strait economic and trade cooperation.
came to Xiamen a week ago
gave a sonorous and powerful speech
Xiamen is the frontier of cross-strait exchanges, and Jiang Bingkun has visited many times. The Herald reporter clearly remembered that at the 19th anniversary celebration of the Xiamen Taiwan Association, he also came to congratulate him, and patiently took photos with hundreds of Taiwanese businessmen one by one. The cordial and kind image is unforgettable. It was also on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Taiwanese businessmen in Xiamen specially prepared cakes for him. I still remember that he earnestly made three wishes: cross-strait peace, economic prosperity, and national peace and security.
Just a week ago, the 2018 Cross-Strait Entrepreneur Summit Annual Meeting was held in Xiamen. Jiang Bingkun attended the summit as the vice chairman of the Taiwan side and presided over the opening ceremony. He also attended the cross-strait agricultural cooperation sub-forum to listen to the introduction. At that time, Jiang Bingkun left the impression of reporters on both sides of the strait that he was physically strong, energetic, and powerful in his speech.
A week ago, Jiang Bingkun participated in the Cross-Strait Entrepreneur Summit in Xiamen (fourth from left)
In addition to the Cross-Strait Entrepreneur Summit, Jiang Bingkun also came to Ludao to participate in the Industrial Fair last April. At the forum, he lamented the rapid development of the mainland. “From 1990 to 2016, the total economic volume of the mainland increased by 29 times and exports increased by 39 times. These achievements are beyond the reach of the world.” In view of the current stagnation of cross-strait relations, Jiang Bingkun replied. With melancholy, he overlooked Kinmen Island at the Xiamen Hotel. He recalled the previous year when the Cross-Strait Entrepreneurs Summit, we opened in Kinmen and closed in Xiamen. Now I can say that he is full of emotions.
Ten years ago, on the eve of the “big three links” between the two sides of the strait, Jiang Bingkun also talked about Xiamen in an interview with the media. He said that Xiamen has a unique location advantage to Taiwan and is also one of the first cities with direct flights.After the "three links" across the strait, Xiamen will benefit greatly.
Ma Ying-jeou selected him
because of his financial background
Jiang Bingkun has excellent grades since childhood, and has passed the first "Zhongshan Scholarship" of the Kuomintang, received a doctorate in agricultural economics from the University of Tokyo, Japan, and has served in Taiwan. Director of the Bureau of International Trade of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Minister of Economy, and Administrative Committee Member of the Executive Yuan, enjoys the reputation of being a “promoting hand in economy and trade” on the island. In the opinion of Professor Li Fei, the deputy director of the Taiwan Studies Center of Xiamen University, he is a very professional financial person. "He once invited me to Taiwan to talk about the specific issues of ECFA. I can see that he is a person who understands economics well, works hard and does things. Seriously, it's the material for work."
Jiang Bingkun has a deep connection with the mainland. In 2003, before the cross-strait relations broke the ice, he served as the chairman of the "Huaju Industry Common Standard Promotion Foundation" to establish channels and platforms for cross-strait high-tech industry exchanges and cooperation. In 2005, Jiang Bingkun led the Kuomintang mainland delegation to visit the mainland as the vice chairman of the Kuomintang, which was considered to be "a precursor to the opening of the party-to-party dialogue between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party."
After Ma Ying-jeou took office in 2008, for the post of chairman of the SEF, there were originally a lot of people "eyes", including the very competitive Lien Chan and James Soong. "However, considering that the cross-strait negotiations are based on economics and trade, the early stage must be based on economics and trade. Therefore, Ma Ying-jeou chose Jiang Bingkun, who has a financial background. Facts have proved that this choice is correct." Professor Li Fei said.
Jiang Bingkun is interviewed by the Herald reporter Lin Jingdong
Young hard to learn
exploded at the time of the train experience
He was not wealthy since he was a child. Come. In 2014, Lin Jingdong , the Taiwan correspondent of The Straits Herald, interviewed Mr. Jiang Binkun at National Taiwan University.
"Our generation grew up enduring hardship." Jiang Bingkun told reporters at the time that he had studied in agricultural school for 6 years in middle school and was used to getting up at 4:30 in the morning every day.
At that time, the Jiang family lived in the countryside of Nantou. To go to Taichung to the agricultural school, you had to take a two-hour train ride to Taichung. In order to arrive at school on time, he got up at 4:30 in the morning and walked an hour to the station to catch the morning bus. In all, he spends 6 hours on the road every day.
At home, Jiang Bingkun ranked eighth. "There was no alarm clock at the time. If my mother and sister overslept, I wouldn't have breakfast."
The late teenager had to hungry, picked up his schoolbag, and ran after the train. Normally, an hour's journey, he ran for 20 to 30 minutes. When he ran into the station, the little train just started slowly. He quickly picked up the train and rushed to school. "There is no food at noon. Only when I get home in the evening can I have a dinner." Jiang Bingkun said, sometimes he tells young people about these things, and some people ask him: "Would you not buy lunch boxes at noon?"
Poor The young man devoted himself to learning and cherished every opportunity for learning. The training he had when he was young has also cultivated his character of bearing hardships and standing hard work and being dedicated to his duties.
has deep ties with Fujian
's ancestral home is in Pinghe
Jiang Bingkun's ancestry is Fujian Pinghe, and he has a deep connection with Fujian. In 2001, Jiang Bingkun, then vice chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang, commissioned his family to search for their family's ancestral home. After several twists and turns, Jiang Bingkun's ancestral home was determined to be in Pinghe Jiangzhai. On May 21, 2006, Jiang Bingkun returned to Pinghe for the first time with his wife and son after attending the 8th Cross-Strait Economic and Trade Fair in Fuzhou.
In order to welcome this outstanding child from the Jiang family from Baodao, the 3 kilometers of Jiangzhai village road was filled with welcoming clan family members. The gongs and drums, dragons and lions danced in unprecedented grand occasions. They use Hakka's highest etiquette: Hakka gongs and drums and eight sounds to welcome their relatives.In the " Jiyangtang " ancestral hall of Jiangzhai, Jiang Bingkun also offered sacrifices such as chicken and rice to his ancestors in accordance with Hakka customs, and paid homage to his ancestors.
and his wife are nearly married
and his wife are deeply affectionate
Jiang Bingkun and his wife participate in cross-strait exchange activities
Jiang Bingkun has been married since 1960 on the red carpet. According to Taiwanese media reports, Jiang Bingkun still has his family with him in the last part of his life.
According to Taiwan media reports, eight years ago, Jiang Bingkun and Chen Meihui joined hands to participate in the third "Chen Jiang Meeting". The two were inseparable and clasped their fingers along the way. It is understood that it was Chen Meihui's knee discomfort that year, but due to formal occasions that he had to wear high heels all the way, Jiang Bingkun was afraid that his wife would be unstable in walking, so he showed a gentleman's demeanor and held Chen Meihui with ten fingers all the way.
During the visit, Jiang Bingkun was once ahead of Chen Meihui's pace. The outside world kindly reminded Chen Meihui to take a step forward. Chen Meihui immediately joked to the media present, "If you stretch out your hand, he will also hold it." After the incident was reported by the reporter, Jiang Bingkun said Wan Er said that after holding the same hands for decades, you can tell if the wife's hands are held. Over ten years of love should not be confused, Jiang Bingkun has gone through 58 cold and heat "holding his son".
Jiang Bingkun has been in politics for many years, while Chen Meihui is keen on artistic creation, painting and singing. In the office of Jiang Bingkun of the SEF, there were two oil paintings by his wife, and two photos were placed on the table. One was a solo photo of his wife and the other was a family portrait. The love for the family was beyond words.
The Straits Herald reporter Lin Jingdong, Xue Yang, Yang Siping, Zhong Hong
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