The father of Taiwan’s tourism industry–Yew Mi-Kien International Rotary 345 District Seventh Director Liu Jingheng Researcher of Chinese Yew Mi-Kien “Mickey” (October 21, 1897-1971) December 12), a politician of the Chinese Kuomintang, served as the second mayor of Taipei from March 1946 to February 1950. You Mijian was originally a member of the Taipei Rotary Club. In 1954, he participated in the organization of the Taipei West District Rotary Club and served as the first president of the Chuang Club (1955-1956). Later, he served as the regional director of Rotary International 345 from 1966 to 1967. The geographical area includes Taiwan Province of the Republic of China, Hong Kong, a British territory, and Macau, a Portuguese territory. The birth of the Rotary Club of Taipei West District The establishment of the Rotary Club of Taipei in 1948 brought back to life the Taiwanese Rotary Movement, which was terminated by the Second World War. Because the language used by the agency is English, coupled with restrictions on occupational classification, many provincial business leaders cannot participate. On June 26, 1954, in its regular meeting, the Taipei News Agency decided to give up part of the area and form another Rotary Club in Taipei West District. Member You Mijian of the club was responsible for the preparation, and sent the president Zhu Yitian and the member Chen Guozheng to counsel. On December 25, 1954, the inaugural meeting of the “Temporary Rotary Club of Taipei West District” was held in the Xin Penglai Public Canteen on Chengdu Road. He also elected You Mijian as the president, taking Taiwanese as a regular language. The following year, Rotary International was approved as a member club on March 18, 1955, becoming the first Rotary club in the world to use Taiwanese as its regular language. The charter ceremony was held on April 5th that year in the Guangfu Hall, Zhongshan Hall, Taipei City. Taiwan Provincial Government Chairman Yan Jiagan (the founding president of the Rotary Club of Taipei) and Taipei Mayor Gao Yushu attended the ceremony.
2 Taiwan’s first large-scale tourism poster “Fly to Taipei” was issued by the “Taiwan Tourism Association” in 1957, the father of Taiwan’s tourism industry. It was three feet four inches high and two feet three inches wide. You Mijian is recognized as the “father of Taiwan’s tourism industry” because of his dedication to the promotion of tourism. During his tenure as the mayor of Taipei, one day, Wei Daoming, chairman of the provincial government, told him that Taiwan’s environment is very suitable for the development of tourism, and it has the rare good conditions for tourism in the world. In 1949, You Mijian invited more than 30 people from all walks of life, including the Taipei City Government, the City Council, the cultural circles, travel agencies, and the travel industry, to initiate the establishment of the “Taiwan Provincial Landscape Association” and was elected as the chairman. Soon, the “Taiwan Mountain Association” was organized. Due to the confrontation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party at that time, the current situation was tense, and because of the ridicule of “I don’t know the current affairs, what are you still advocating in such a difficult period?” The progress of the work was greatly affected. But Yu Mijian’s opinion is: “Taiwan’s resources are lacking, and the development of industry may not be effective in a short period of time. During this period, it is better to develop tourism and use Taiwan’s scenery and air to earn foreign exchange. Because Taiwan’s position is advantageous, the scenery Beauty, and the virtues of traditional Chinese culture. If you make a little rectification and build larger hotels, you can attract international tourists to Taiwan for sightseeing. The foreign exchange it brings can improve the lives of people in Taiwan.” In 1956, Before the government decided to establish the “Taiwan Provincial Tourism Administration”, the private “Taiwan Tourism Association” was also being organized. On October 30, 1956, more than 50 people from various tourism agencies, transportation agencies, travel agencies, tour bus companies, hotels, travel industry, and social enthusiasts held a tea party at the Taiwan Railway Hotel in Quanzhou Street, Taipei City to discuss the establishment of ” Taiwan Tourism Association” issue. The establishment of the preparatory committee was announced on the spot, and You Mijian was urged to be the convener. On November 29, the “Taiwan Tourism Association” held an inaugural meeting in the Fortress Hall of Zhongshan Hall in Taipei City to assist the government in promoting the development of tourism as a civil society. After the “Taiwan Tourism Association” was established, the “Taiwan Provincial Landscape Association” was automatically cancelled. You Mijian was elected as the first chairman (chairman), and then continued to serve for seven consecutive terms. For the vigorous development of Taiwan’s tourism industry in the future, You Mijian’s role in leading the 15-year-old “Taiwan Tourism Association” has taken a lot of credit. On December 12, 1971, unfortunately, due to a relapse of a heart attack, he died in Taipei. The “Taiwan Tourism Association” commemorates You Mijian’s contribution to the development of Taiwan’s tourism industry, and named the meeting room “Mijian Hall” as a permanent commemoration of the “father of Taiwan’s tourism industry.”
3 From Japanese rule Taiwan to Peking, China, You Mijian, formerly known as You Bai, was born in 1897 in a farmhouse in Wanchai Yushu (now Baohuli, Neihu District, Taipei City) of the Xinli Clan, Neihuzhuang, Qixing County, Taipei, Taiwan. The platoon leader . His ancestral home is Xiuzhuan, the second capital of Zhao’an County, Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province. He is the 6th-generation grandson of Taiwan. He has been farming for generations, and his grandfather Hong Kuan has served as a local protector. His father’s name is Shi Neng, whose name is Yikang. He is engaged in agriculture and also runs a grocery store. His mother’s surname is Lin, and she was born in a scholarly family in Nangang. In his childhood, You Bai was nicknamed “Big Muzi” and “Big Head Boy” by his companions; when he was young, he was nicknamed “Jiguizixian (Bag King)”. When he was a teenager, he followed his fellow teacher Zhuang Genru Sinology and his mother’s uncle Lin Yunlong to study ancient verses in the history of classics. He is so talented that he can recite immediately after looking at him, winning the reputation of “child prodigy”. After growing up, in order to study a new-style elementary school in Japan, he enrolled in Xikou (now Songshan) Public School at the age of thirteen in 1910 and entered the first grade. Because of his excellent grades, he skipped grades one after another and graduated in March 1914; at that time, he was seventeen. The following month, he was immediately admitted to the National Language School of the Governor’s Mansion in Taiwan (now Taipei City University of Education), the Normal School. During the school, each subject has excellent grades. An exception was made in March 1918, and he graduated with first place in the school. The famous Shilin is a good story. After graduating in 1918, he served as an instructor at the public school affiliated to the National Language School (the rank of Japanese Imperial Teacher), and was transferred to Mengka Public School as an instructor in the same year. In April 1920, please transfer back to your alma mater Songshan Public School to serve. Three years later, he was promoted to Chengde College of the Governor’s Office of Taiwan, and worked as an instructor (official teacher) for one year. Chengde College is a school that specializes in problematic students. You Bai uses singing, games, hiking, and sketching to increase learning interest and change students’ temperament. You Bai teaches during the day and studies hard at night. At the age of 27 in the spring of 1924, he graduated from Dongying and was admitted to a Japanese university with a very low acceptance rate to study economics. During the winter and summer vacations, I still did not forget to return to Taiwan to participate in activities such as speeches at the “Taiwan Cultural Association” in an attempt to awaken the social consciousness of the Taiwanese people. In 1927, after he returned from his studies, he left his wife and children and went to Kyoto (Beijing) in the Republic of China alone. In order to avoid affecting his family, he no longer uses his real name and uses “You Mijian” instead. He was born in Zhao’an, Fujian, to avoid the eyes and ears of Japanese spies. After the Northern Expedition of the National Revolutionary Army to conquer Kyoto in 1928, the 145th meeting of the KMT Central Political Conference decided on June 21 that “Kyoto” was renamed “Beiping” on June 28, and Peiping Special City was established, and it was directly under the National Government’s capital, Nanjing. . When You Mijian first arrived in Peking, he was unfamiliar and unaccompanied in the city, so he committed himself to work in a printing factory. In 1929, he transferred to the capital Nanjing to serve as an English teacher at Sanmin Middle School. I met Jiang Fangzhen (Jiang Baili), a military scientist, and edited and edited manuscripts for this famous military educator. Jiang Fangzhen recommended joining the Chinese Kuomintang and was introduced to the Central Military Academy as a major political instructor. Because Jiang and General Wang Shouqing are friends of irreverence, they enthusiastically matched Wang Shumin, the sister of General Wang. Finally in 1931, You Mijian continued. At that time, Yu Mu Lin Jiao was accompanied by Xu Shi’s cousin to attend the wedding. After marriage, You Mijian was changed to be the Chief of the Quartermaster of the Tax Police Corps. In 1931, the “September 18 Incident” occurred in Fengtian (Shenyang), and the Japanese army forcibly occupied Manchuria (three provinces in northeastern China). In March of the following year, the League of Nations investigation team came to China, and China’s chief representative, Dr. VK Wellington Koo, was ordered to receive it. In order to complete the mission, it is urgent that someone be fluent in Chinese, English, and Japanese, and A secretary familiar with Japanese politics. Jiang and Wang jointly recommended You Mijian, who assisted Gu Weijun in collecting evidence of Japanese aggression against China, and complaining to the world of Japanese militarist aggression. You Mijian mastered the entourage to participate in the International League in Geneva, Switzerland The meeting was a good opportunity to show off his talents and was highly valued by Gu. In the end, the League of Nations unanimously condemned the Japanese empire’s invasion of China and supported the integrity of China’s land. After the task was completed, You Mijian followed Gu as the secretary of the French embassy. Besides, he also studied at the University of Paris (Université de Paris). In order to take care of housework, You Mijian resigned and returned to China in the winter of 1934 and continued to serve as the Chief of General Affairs of the Institute of Applied Chemistry of the Ordnance Department. The following year, he was transferred to the Hunan Provincial Department of Finance for inspection and part-time. Professor of Hunan University. In 1937, he was transferred to the head of the Shaoyang (Baoqing) Taxation Bureau of Hunan Province.