Lin Chen-kuo
Lin Chen-kuo | |
|---|---|
| 林振國 | |
| Chairperson of the Taiwan–Hong Kong Economic and Cultural Co-operation Council | |
| In office May 2010 – 15 April 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Johnnason Liu |
| Minister of Finance of the Republic of China | |
| In office 27 February 1993 – 10 June 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Bai Pei-ying |
| Succeeded by | Paul Chiu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 December 1937 |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
| Education | National Taiwan University (BA) Oklahoma State University Harvard University (MA) |
Lin Chen-kuo (Chinese: 林振國; pinyin: Lín Zhènguó; born 9 December 1937) is a Taiwanese politician who served as Minister of Finance between 1993 and 1996. He later chaired the Taiwan–Hong Kong Economic and Cultural Co-operation Council from 2010 to 2013.
Early life and career
[edit | edit source]Lin was born in 1937. His father, who had moved to Taiwan with an elder brother, was killed in the 228 Incident. As a result, an aunt helped his mother raise Lin and his eight siblings. Under their influence, Lin became a Christian. After high school, he graduated from National Taiwan University with a bachelor's degree in economics in 1950. He then studied economics in the United States at Oklahoma State University from 1966 to 1967 and then at Harvard University from 1973 to 1974.[1]
Political career
[edit | edit source]Shirley Kuo found Lin his first government job. He later led the finance departments of Taipei City Government and Taiwan Provincial Government.[1] He was named finance minister under Premier Lien Chan in February 1993.[2][3] Lin stepped down in June 1996, accepting an appointment as minister without portfolio.[4] He later served as president of the China External Trade Development Council,[5][6] leaving that position to head the newly established Taiwan Asset Management Company.[7][8] In November 2009, Lin was named to the board of the Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation, serving concurrently as chair of the company's audit committee.[9][10] In 2010, the Taiwan–Hong Kong Economic and Cultural Co-operation Council was founded, and Lin became its first chairman.[11]
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