Bachelor from National Taiwan University, Master of Public Policy and Administration, and Doctorate in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Dr. Peng's career spans roles as a reporter, news anchor, political talk show host, and producer. He was held academic positions as a Professor and the Director of the Graduate Institute of Journalism at National Taiwan University, as well as the Director of the Multimedia Research Center. His contributions extend to executive roles, including serving on the board of Taiwan Broadcasting System (TBS) and as the CEO of Hakka Television at the TBS. As an advocate for social justice, he was appointed as a member and spokesperson for the Prosecutor Evaluation Committee. In 2021, Dr. Peng received the "Star of Justice Award" from Canada for his investigative efforts in the "LSE Thesis-Gate Scandal" controversy.
Currently, Dr. Peng is notable for questioning the legitimacy of Tsai Ing-wen's degree and alleging collusion with the London School of Economics and Political Science. As a result of these allegations, he was subject to an arrest warrant in 2021, had his Taiwanese passport revoked, and now resides in the United States as a stateless person.