John Chiang: Self-improvement never stops, becoming the top financial official in all three provinces
John Chiang, a Taiwanese-American, served as California State Treasurer from 2015 to 2019. Prior to this role, he was California State Controller from 2007 to 2015 and a member of the California Board of Equalization, representing the Fourth District, from 1997 to 2007. During his tenure as State Controller, Chiang audited over $9 billion in wasted or mismanaged funds, saving significant amounts of money for California taxpayers. As State Treasurer, he successfully renegotiated California's bonds, resulting in $3.2 billion in savings directed towards essential public service projects. His commitment to government transparency and accountability was widely recognized, including initiatives to disclose salaries and benefits of public officials online and establish searchable databases for state and local public debt. John Chiang made history as the first and only official in California to hold all three major fiscal offices.
"Finance Minister of Qiangzhou, remarkable achievements."
Enter the business world and mentor new talents
After retiring as California State Treasurer, John Chiang has begun venturing into the business world by becoming a shareholder in several different companies. However, he remains actively involved in many Asian American community events, sharing his experiences, encouraging young people to speak up, and actively participate in politics.
He said, "Some surveys show that many young Asian Americans do not prioritize Asian representation, but we must insist on ensuring that American society considers the interests of minority groups, understands the culture, living conditions, and challenges faced by Asians. If you encounter any situations of neglect, suppression, or unfairness, you must speak up instead of remaining silent and enduring it."
【Data Collection: Chinese American Foundation / Text Editing and Compilation: American News Express】