01 / ROOTS
Roots in Changhua
Born in Changhua in 1934, he studied economics at National Taiwan University and began his career at Chang Hwa Bank. His hometown and era shaped the direction of his life.
TAIWAN · AMERICA · A LIFE OF COMMITMENT
Li-Pei Wu
吳澧培
One conviction, a lifetime devoted to Taiwan.
Born in Changhua, Li-Pei Wu built a career in American banking while dedicating his expertise, resources, and networks to Taiwan’s democratic movement. His life spans the Pacific, but his commitment to his homeland remained constant.
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Interview Features
Liberty Times interview seriesPart I · 2026.06.21
From Exile to Recognition by the U.S. Congress: How Li-Pei Wu Helped the World See Taiwan
An interview profile of Li-Pei Wu written by Hsi-Hui Hsiao.
Read full article (Chinese) ↗Part II · 2026.06.28Li-Pei Wu Interview Notes (II)
A continuation of the first feature, documenting his life journey and public engagement.
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A record of Li-Pei Wu’s lifeFour Chapters of a Life
Banker · Democracy advocate · Former Senior Advisor to the President02 / BANKING
A Career in Banking
He went to the United States for further study in 1968, gained experience in Alaska banking, and took the helm of General Bank in 1982.
03 / DEMOCRACY
Working for Taiwan
From overseas, he supported Taiwan’s democracy and human rights, participated in Taiwanese American organizations and the Formosa Foundation, and turned professional success into public service.
04 / LEGACY
Leaving a Record
He returned to Taiwan in 2004 and later served as a Senior Advisor to the President. Through memoirs and interviews, he documented his banking career, immigrant experience, and democratic engagement.
Life Timeline
Four turning points1934
Born in Changhua, TaiwanHis story began in his hometown.
1968
Studies in the United StatesAttended Fort Hays State University and entered the American banking world.
1982
Takes the Helm of General BankServed as CEO of General Bank and led banking operations and reform.
2004
Returns to Taiwan for Public ServiceRenounced U.S. citizenship and returned to Taiwan to serve as a Senior Advisor to the President.
BOOKS & INTERVIEWS
Read his story, and read Taiwan’s history.
From memoirs to interviews, these records show how he forged his own path between banking and Taiwan’s democratic movement.
Read Interview Notes, Part I ↗A Life of One Conviction and Countless CoincidencesChinese memoir · 2015
Two CountriesMy Taiwanese American Immigrant StoryEnglish memoir
Two CountriesMy Taiwanese American Immigrant StoryEnglish memoir