Lin Mei-chu
Lin Mei-chu (Chinese: 林美珠; pinyin: Lín Měizhū; born 12 November 1953) is a Taiwanese politician. She was the Minister of Labor from 8 February 2017 until 22 February 2018.
Lin Mei-chu | |
|---|---|
| 林美珠 | |
| 4th Minister of Labor | |
| In office 8 February 2017 – 26 February 2018 | |
| Prime Minister | Lin Chuan William Lai |
| Deputy | Liau Huei-fang |
| Preceded by | Kuo Fang-yu |
| Succeeded by | Hsu Ming-chun |
| 30th Minister of the Mongolian and Tibetan Affairs Commission | |
| In office 20 May 2016 – 8 February 2017 | |
| Prime Minister | Lin Chuan |
| Preceded by | Jaclyn Tsai |
| Succeeded by | Hsu Jan-yau[1] |
| Minister without Portfolio | |
| In office 20 May 2016 – 8 February 2017 | |
| Prime Minister | Lin Chuan |
| Deputy Magistrate of Chiayi County | |
| In office 17 May 2010 – December 2014 | |
| Magistrate | Helen Chang |
| Political Deputy Minister of the Interior | |
| In office August 2006 – 19 May 2008 | |
| Minister | Lee I-yang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 November 1953 Taipei, Taiwan |
| Nationality | Taiwan |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Wu Ming-hung |
| Relatives | Tsai Ing-wen (cousin) |
| Alma mater | National Chengchi University |
Education edit
Lin obtained her bachelor's and master's degrees in law from National Chengchi University in 1976 and 1982, respectively.[2]
Political career edit
She was appointed to head the Mongolian and Tibetan Affairs Commission in April 2016.[3] Lin stated in June, shortly after taking office on 20 May 2016, that she preferred handing over the MTAC's functions to other government agencies.[4][5]
In February 2017, she replaced Kuo Fang-yu as minister of labor.[6] On 22 February 2018, she tendered her resignation from the ministry, citing health reasons. She was replaced by Deputy Minister Su Li-chiung.[7]
Lin was named chair of the Taiwan Asset Management Corporation on 13 December 2018. The next day, she announced her resignation.[8]
Personal edit
Lin Mei-chu and the incumbent President of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen are cousins.[9] Her husband, Wu Ming-hung, is the incumbent President of the Supreme Administrative Court of Taiwan.
References edit
- ^ "New agriculture, health, labor and science ministers sworn in". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China. 9 February 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 2016-05-25.
- ^ "Premier-designate finalizes his Cabinet lineup". Central News Agency.
- ^ Lee, I-Chia (21 June 2016). "Mongolian-Tibetan commission might be merged: minister". Taipei Times. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- ^ Wu, Hsin-yun; Kao, Evelyn (20 June 2016). "Minister makes pitch to retain operations of obscure agency". Central News Agency. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- ^ Shen, Worthy; Yu, Hsiao-han; Chang, Ming-hsun; Huang, Li-yun; Kao, Evelyn (8 February 2017). "Four new ministers sworn in". Central News Agency. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
- ^ Chuan, Ku; Chen, Christie (22 February 2018). "Taiwan to replace its labor minister with a deputy: source". Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Lin, Meng-ju; Kao, Evelyn (13 December 2018). "Taiwan Asset Management Corp. chair resigns amid cronyism accusations". Retrieved 13 December 2018.
- ^ "Taiwan names first ministers in new Cabinet". Straits Times. 9 April 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2016.