James Shen
James C.H. Shen (Chinese: 沈劍虹; pinyin: Shěn Jiànhóng; Wade–Giles: Shen Chien-hung; July 2, 1909 Shanghai – July 12, 2007 Taipei) was a Taiwanese diplomat. Shen served as the last official Republic of China ambassador to the United States before the U.S. switched its diplomatic recognition to the People's Republic of China in 1979.
James Shen | |
|---|---|
| 沈劍虹 | |
| ROC Representative to United States | |
| In office 1 January 1979 – 9 May 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Shah Konsin |
| ROC Ambassador to United States | |
| In office 9 April 1971 – 31 December 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Zhou Shukai |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Director of the Government Information Office | |
| In office July 1961 – November 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Sherman Shen |
| Succeeded by | James Wei |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 July 1909 Hongkew, Shanghai, Qing China |
| Died | 12 July 2007 (aged 98) Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
| Political party | Kuomintang |
| Alma mater | Yenching University University of Missouri |
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