Taipei:Tamkang University professor emerita Yang Shu-chuen and Frank Muyard, head of the Taipei Center of the French School of the Far East, have been awarded the 30th Taiwan-France Cultural Award, as announced by the Ministry of Culture.

According to Focus Taiwan, Yang, who served as the first Taiwanese head of the Asia-Pacific Commission of the International Federation of French Professors, has dedicated four decades to promoting French-language education and cultural exchanges between Taiwan and France. Her contributions include hosting a French-language radio program for 30 years and authoring over 20 books on French culture and language learning. Additionally, Yang has organized more than 100 cultural events and facilitated numerous teacher-training programs across the Asia-Pacific, significantly aiding the professional development of educators.

Frank Muyard, a French sociologist and historian residing in Taiwan for over 20 years, has been leading the EFEO's Taipei Center since 2017. His research spans Taiwan's political sociology, modern history, and social changes. Muyard has also taught courses on contemporary French society and philosophy at National Central University, preparing students for further education in France. His efforts have been pivotal in fostering academic exchanges between Taiwan and France, particularly in the humanities and social sciences.

The award recipients were selected by a jury in Paris from candidates in several countries, including France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and Taiwan. The jury comprised Culture Minister Li Yuan, Jean-Robert Pitte from the Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques, and other field experts.