Lin Hsi-yao
Lin Hsi-yao | |
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林錫耀 | |
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| Vice Premier of the Republic of China | |
| In office 20 May 2016 – 7 September 2017 | |
| Premier | Lin Chuan |
| Preceded by | Woody Duh |
| Succeeded by | Shih Jun-ji |
| Secretary-General of the Democratic Progressive Party | |
| Assumed office 20 May 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Luo Wen-jia |
| In office 5 June 2012 – 28 May 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Su Chia-chyuan |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Wu |
| Governor of Taiwan Province | |
| In office 7 December 2007 – 19 May 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Lin Kuang-hua (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Tsai Hsun-hsiung |
| Magistrate of Taipei County (Acting) | |
| In office 20 May 2004 – 20 December 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Su Tseng-chang |
| Succeeded by | Chou Hsi-wei |
| Deputy Magistrate of Taipei County | |
| In office 1999–2004 | |
| Magistrate | Su Tseng-chang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 December 1961 Yilan County, Taiwan |
| Nationality | Taiwanese |
| Political party | Democratic Progressive Party |
| Alma mater | National Taiwan University |
Lin Hsi-yao (Chinese: 林錫耀; pinyin: Lín Xíyào; born 25 December 1961) is a Taiwanese politician.
Early life[]
Lin studied civil engineering at National Taiwan University, where he earned a bachelor's and degree and a master's degree in the subject in 1983 and 1990, respectively.[1][2]
Vice Premiership[]
On 7 April 2016, Premier-designate Lin Chuan appointed Lin Hsi-yao to the position of vice premier.[3] Lin Hsi-yao resigned in September 2017, and was shortly afterward presented with an Order of Brilliant Star.[4]
Later political career[]
Lin later worked on Tsai Ing-wen's 2020 presidential campaign.[5] She won a second term, after which Lin was named secretary-general of the Democratic Progressive Party.[6]
References[]
- ^ Yeh, Sophia; Lu, Hsin-hui; Kuo, Chung-han (7 April 2016). "Premier-designate announces his deputy". Central News Agency. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 25 May 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ Loa, Lok-sin (7 April 2016). "Lin Chuan introduces future Cabinet". Taipei Times. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- ^ Yeh, Sophia; Liu, Kuan-lin (15 September 2017). "President confers honors on former premier and cabinet members". Central News Agency. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
- ^ Su, Fang-ho; Lee, I-chia (23 June 2019). "Tsai campaign reportedly to not target Ko". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
- ^ Yeh, Su-ping; Kao, Evelyn (20 May 2020). "Tsai resumes chairmanship of DPP". Central News Agency. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
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