Hu Chen-pu (Chinese: 胡鎮埔; pinyin: Hú Zhènbù; born 14 August 1948) is a Taiwanese politician and retired general officer. He was the 1st Commander of the Republic of China Army, 11th Minister of the Veterans Affairs Commission (VAC) of the Executive Yuan and 1st Commander of the Republic of China Army (ROCA).
Hu Chen-pu | |
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胡鎮埔 | |
11th Minister of the Veterans Affairs Commission of the Republic of China | |
In office 9 February 2007 – 20 May 2008 | |
Preceded by | Kao Hua-chu |
Succeeded by | Kao Hua-chu |
1st Commander of the Republic of China Army | |
In office 16 February 2006 – 31 January 2007 | |
President | Chen Shui-bian |
Preceded by | Chu Kai-sheng (as Commander-in-Chief of the Republic of China Army) |
Succeeded by | Chao Shih-chang |
Personal details | |
Born | 14 August 1948 Hupeh | (age 76)
Nationality | Republic of China |
Political party | Kuomintang (1967–2011) Independent (2011–present) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Republic of China Army |
Years of service | 1971-2007 |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | Third Taiwan Strait Crisis |
Verdict
editOn 30 September 2011, Hu was found guilty of corruption by the Taipei District Court. He was sentenced for ten years in prison and his civil rights was deprived for three years. He secured a total of NT$1.4 million from RPTL International and other companies in which the VAC had invested.[1]
References
edit- ^ Chang, Rich (1 October 2011). "Chen Chin-jun, Hu Chen-pu found guilty of graft". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 November 2021.