Appointed as WTO Representative: Former High Court Judge Assumes Role
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Meet Hwang Jau-yuan, the new man in charge as Taiwan's rep at the World Trade Organization (WTO). According to the Presidential Office, the appointment was made via presidential order.
As the sole major international organization where Taiwan holds full membership, this role is a significant one. Hwang replaces Lo Chang-fa, another former grand justice who's been in the position since 2020 and has recently decided to retire.
At 62, Hwang isn't fresh on the scene. As a distinguished legal scholar, he's been shaping minds at National Taiwan University, specializing in constitutional law, comparative law, international law, and international human rights law. His impressive educational background includes a master of laws degree from National Taiwan University, an LL.M., and a doctorate in law from Harvard University in the U.S.
With a solid academic career under his belt, Hwang didn't stop there. He stepped into the judicial realm as a Constitutional Court justice from 2016 until last year, playing a crucial part in Taiwan's legal system evolution.
His new role at the WTO comes with a unique challenge, considering Taiwan’s unique status in international organizations, where it maintains full membership under the name "Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu" (Chinese Taipei). So, buckle up, as we anticipate Hwang's impact in this critical and complex position!
Yesterday, the Presidential Office announced the appointment of Hwang Jau-yuan as Taiwan's representative at the World Trade Organization (WTO), a position of great significance due to Taiwan being the sole major international organization's member where it holds full membership. Despite being a new appointee, Hwang is not inexperienced, having spent years as a legal scholar at National Taiwan University, earning a degree of Master of Laws, an LL.M., and a doctorate in law from Harvard University. Moving from academia, he served as a Constitutional Court justice from 2016 until last year, contributing significantly to Taiwan's legal system evolution. As he takes on this new role, he must navigate the unique challenges that come with Taiwan's unique status in international organizations, where it maintains full membership under the name "Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu" (Chinese Taipei). This new position marks Hwang's entrance into the realm of policy-and-legislation, politics, and general news.
