Chen Chao-min

Chen Chao-min (Chinese: 陳肇敏; pinyin: Chén Zhàomǐn; born 10 July 1940) was the Minister of National Defense of the Republic of China in 2008–2009.[2]

Not to be confused with Chen Chao-ming.
In this Chinese name, the family name is Chen.
Chen Chao-min
陳肇敏
27th Minister of National Defense of the Republic of China
In office
20 May 2008 – 10 September 2009
DeputyChang Liang-jen, Chao Shih-chang[1]
Preceded byMichael Tsai
Succeeded byKao Hua-chu
1st Deputy Minister (Armaments) of National Defense of the Republic of China
In office
1 March 2002 – 1 March 2004
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byHuoh Shou-yeh
Personal details
Born10 July 1940 (1940-07-10) (age 80)
Taichū Prefecture, Taiwan, Empire of Japan
NationalityRepublic of China
Political partyKuomintang
Alma materArmed Forces University

Education

Chen studied at the War College of the Armed Forces University.[3]

ROC Minister of National Defense

Resignation

Chen resigned from the Ministry of National Defense ministerial post with the other cabinet members of Executive Yuan following the slow disaster response after Typhoon Morakot hit Taiwan in August 2009.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Andrew Yang picked as deputy defense minister". Taipei Times. 2014-04-16. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  2. "Watchdog lauds progress in Chen Chao-min case". Taipei Times. 2014-04-16. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  3. "The New Cabinet". Taiwan Today. 1 July 2008. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
  4. "The cabinet to undergo reshuffle by early September. - Free Online Library". Thefreelibrary.com. 2009-08-20. Retrieved 2014-04-23.


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