A key figure in the nation’s economic development was recognized yesterday at the opening of the new Sun Yun-suan (孫運璿) Science, Technology and Humanities Memorial Museum in Taipei.
Sun was a major political figure during the nation’s “economic miracle,” serving as minister of economic affairs from 1969 to 1978 and as premier from 1978 to 1984.
He oversaw the establishment of the Hsinchu Science and Industrial Park as well as several infrastructure projects such as the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and the nation’s first freeway.
Photo: Liu Hsin-der, Taipei Times
President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) called him a “model civil servant” at a ceremony inaugurating the museum in Sun’s former residence.
The house has more than 90 years of history, combining Western and Japanese architecture.
The first floor is devoted to Sun’s life and work, while the second features seasonal exhibits. The Industrial Technology Research Institute — which Sun helped establish — is to have an interactive exhibit there until February, featuring creative uses of technology, including bicycles that can filter water and a chair that can automatically measure five different vital signs.
The museum is at No. 10, Alley 6, Chongqing S Rd Sec 2, close to the Taipei Botanical Garden, and is open from 10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday.
Entrance will be free next month, after which tickets will be charged.
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