The Youth Development Foundation Youth Development Association originated from the idea proposed by Lien Chan in a symposium on the national vision on the eve of Youth Day in 1997. It hopes to cultivate cross-century youth for the country by combining government power and private resources.

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In December of the same year, with the support of private citizens and enterprises, the foundation raised 200 million yuan and was officially established. Lien Chan served as chairman. This is now its seventh year.

A few years ago, the office was quietly moved to the Qingfa Association on Hangzhou South Road. The original office was in a high-end area on Nanjing East Road, and the rent was as high as five figures a month. When the Kuomintang was still in power, the Qingfa Association was full of people.

With many staff and activities, it was able to use external resources and private donations. It was not until the Kuomintang lost power that the foundation began to shrink in size. In the end, it simply "lived" on the second floor of the Kuomintang think tank, euphemistically known as

They work in a shared office, but the dilemma of good times not lasting is hidden.

The Youth Development Association currently only relies on fund income to maintain operations. In addition to fixed camps, the design of other activities is more diversified than the New Taiwan Humanities and Education Foundation. At the same time, it does not shy away from the outside world viewing it as a political figure.

Channels to reach out to young people in colleges and universities.

Take this year's general election as an example. There are two activities that are seen as building momentum for Lien Chan. One is a youth pentathlon fun competition with a total prize of one million yuan, and the other is ten lessons not taught in schools. The response is not bad;

In terms of cooperating with the Youth Department of the Kuomintang, the Youth Development Association also has people who are willing to contribute. However, what kind of combat power can the Youth Development Association exert in the future? Will it prepare to close down because the boss wants to leave?

The Youth Development Association established during Lien Chan's heyday is now aging, and the New Taiwan Humanities and Education Foundation, with Ma Ying-jeou as its spiritual leader, is young and prosperous. The two foundations, one disappearing and the other growing, also tell the story of the ups and downs of powerful figures.