Political University's Zhongni Fund Receives TSMC and Chicony Stocks with Market Value Exceeding NT$600 Million

(Taipei, June 16, CNA reporter Hsu Chih-wei) In support of National Chengchi University's (NCCU) investment in education and talent cultivation, Professor Li Ruihua of NCCU and He Limei, former Senior Vice President of TSMC, each donated 100 shares of TSMC stock to the Zhongni Fund. Chen Meiqi, Chairman of Chicony Industry, also donated 100 shares of Chicony stock. The total of 300 shares has a combined market value exceeding NT$600 million.

NCCU held the 'Zhongni Fund Stock Donation Ceremony' today. Li Ruihua, former Chief of Human Resources at TSMC and now a professor at NCCU's College of Commerce, along with He Limei, former Senior Vice President of TSMC, each donated 100 shares of TSMC stock to the Zhongni Fund. NCCU alumnus Chen Meiqi, Chairman and Founder of Chicony Industry, also donated 100 shares of Chicony stock, setting a significant donation record in support of NCCU's teaching development.

Li Ruihua and former NCCU President Zhou Xingyi initiated the 'Zhongni Outstanding Teaching Award' in 2016 to recognize excellent faculty and encourage teaching excellence. In 2024, Li donated NT$100 million to establish the Zhongni Fund, under which the Zhongni Award was subsequently incorporated. To support NCCU's centennial anniversary and holistic education initiatives, Li donated an additional NT$50 million to the fund in 2025.

NCCU President Li Tsai-yen stated that today's higher education environment is highly competitive, with institutions focusing heavily on metrics and performance, shifting energy toward research and publications. The establishment of the Zhongni Award serves as a reminder not to forget the original mission of education and the importance of talent cultivation. This donation represents a transfer of investment and goodwill. The high-quality stocks received will continue to appreciate, generating annual dividends to serve as a sustainable fund for educational advancement.

Li Ruihua noted that this stock donation model elevates the Zhongni Fund to version 2.0, transforming it into a sustainable endowment. Six months ago, when the three donors made their decision, the total market value of the donated stocks was nearly NT$500 million. Based on recent valuations, it has now exceeded NT$600 million, with potential for further appreciation. He hopes the Zhongni Award and Fund will continuously strengthen teaching and the spirit of mentorship, not only transmitting knowledge and skills to students but also nurturing them into outstanding talents.

He Limei mentioned that her studies in the Department of Accounting at NCCU equipped her with professional knowledge, interpersonal skills, and livelihood capabilities. Having received financial aid during her four years at university, she now wishes to help others in return. She expressed joy that her concept of sustainable investment was embraced by Li Ruihua and Chen Meiqi, enabling them to jointly donate stocks to the Zhongni Fund. What they leave behind is not assets, but an investment in talent—measured not by numbers, but by long-term impact.

Going forward, the Zhongni Fund will operate as a sustainable open-end fund. Academic affairs will submit annual plans, which will be reviewed by promotion and management committees, ensuring a robust governance mechanism to channel resources long-term into teaching innovation and talent development, allowing educational influence to continuously expand. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150616