Cheng began his career at National Sun Yat-sen University in 1985,[3] first as a professor and successively serving as the dean of students and social sciences before assuming the university presidency.[5][6] During his presidential tenure, Cheng in 2019 proposed that NSYSU merge with Kaohsiung Medical University.[7][8] The following year, Cheng commented on, then penned an open letter about, the university's handling of plagiarism allegations against alumnae Li Mei-jhen.[9][10] In 2022, NSYSU became the first university in Taiwan to offer mental health leave to its students,[11] and inaugurated the College of Semiconductor and Advanced Technology Research.[12]
In 20 February 2025, Cheng imposed a ban against Mainland Chinese tertiary institutions under the United Front Work Department, namely Jinan University, Huaqiao University and Beijing Chinese Language and Culture College, declared that students who are admitted into such institutions after 20 February 2025 are no longer recognised for their academic attainment. Also all institutions in Taiwan are strictly prohibited to have contact with such institutions.
References
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