Yang Hsi-kun

Yang Hsi-kun

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Yang Hsi-kun was a prominent Taiwanese diplomat known as 'Mr. Africa' for his efforts in promoting Taiwan's agricultural assistance programs in Africa during the 1960s, particularly through Operation Vanguard.

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Chen frequently accompanied then-vice minister of foreign affairs Yang Hsi-kun to negotiations at the US Department of State.

Former top envoy Chen Chien-jen dies at age of 86
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-27
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Yang Hsi-kun, dubbed 'Mr Africa', was the driving force behind Operation Vanguard.

Why Taiwan feels the USAID debacle more keenly than most
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-03-19
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