Formosa Plastics Group founder Wang Yung-ching passed away on October 16 at the age of 92 at his home in the United States. Widespread mourning followed after news of his passing reached Taiwan.
有台灣「經營之神」美譽的台塑集團創辦人王永慶，因憂心金融風暴而赴美視察業務，不幸於 10 月 16 日在美國自宅於睡眠中過世，享年 92 歲。