Steve Chen (politician)
Steve Chen Chen Ruey-long | |
|---|---|
陳瑞隆 | |
 Chen in 2007 | |
| Minister of Economic Affairs of the Republic of China | |
| In office 9 August 2006 – 20 May 2008 | |
| Deputy | Shih Yen-shiang Hou Ho-shong Hsieh Fa-dah |
| Preceded by | Morgan Hwang |
| Succeeded by | Yiin Chii-ming |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 June 1948 Chiayi, Taiwan |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
| Alma mater | National Chung Hsing University |
Steve Chen (Chinese: 陳瑞隆; pinyin: Chén Ruìlóng; born 15 June 1948) is a Taiwanese politician.
Career[edit]
Chen began his career at the Minister of Economic Affairs in 1973, with the Bureau of Foreign Trade upon graduation from National Chung Hsing University, where he had studied economics.[1] As a deputy minister of economic affairs, Chen explored free trade agreements with Paraguay and the United States.[2][3] He led negotiations with Nicaragua,[4][5] which began in 2004 and continued until signing of an FTA in June 2006.[6][7] Chen was named Minister of Economic Affairs in August 2006,[8][9] and aided by deputy ministers Shih Yen-shiang, Hou Ho-shong, and Hsieh Fa-dah.[10][11] Chen took office on 9 August and shortly thereafter commented on Cross-Strait economic ties, stating that moving manufacturing lines to China and other countries was not a bad thing, as long as research, development and design were based in Taiwan.[12][13] As head of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Chen continued to sign free trade agreements with Guatemala,[14] El Salvador,[15] and Honduras.[16]
Chen left the Ministry of Economic Affairs in 2008, and was succeeded by Yiin Chii-ming. Chen assumed the chairmanship of Powerchip Technology Corporation in 2012, after company founder Frank Huang resigned.[17] Chen visited the United States in 2015 to solicit American support for Taiwanese participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership.[18] By 2016, Chen had become the secretary-general of Cross-Strait CEO Summit Taiwan.[19]
References[edit]
- ^ Ho, Jessie (5 August 2006). "Steve Chen outlines economic goals". Taipei Times. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ "Trade officials seek support for US free trade deal". Taipei Times. 25 July 2006. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ Chen, Melody (7 July 2004). "MOEA set to negotiate FTA with Paraguay". Taipei Times. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ Ho, Jessie (21 September 2004). "Nicaragua, Taiwan launch first round of FTA negotiations". Taipei Times. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ "Taiwan, Nicaragua talk FTA". Taipei Times. 7 December 2004. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ Ho, Jessie (17 June 2006). "Taiwan, Nicaragua sign free trade pact". Taipei Times. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ "Next step for Nicaraguan FTA". Taipei Times. 13 October 2007. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ Chuang, Jimmy (5 August 2006). "Su changes key economics officials". Taipei Times. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ Chung, Amber (7 August 2006). "CPC's deal with Chad to go ahead". Taipei Times. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ "Vice minister of Economic Affairs detained for bribery". Taipei Times. 9 August 2007. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ Chuang, Jimmy; Ho, Jessie (11 August 2006). "New administrative and political vice ministers appointed". Taipei Times. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ "Economics minister sworn in". Taipei Times. 10 August 2006. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ "Minister vows to address the real needs of business". Taipei Times. 14 August 2006. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ "Taiwan, Guatemala FTA group set up". Taipei Times. 15 August 2006. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ Ko, Shu-ling (26 August 2007). "El Salvador approves FTA with Taiwan". Taipei Times. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ "Taiwan signs FTA with Honduras and El Salvador". Taipei Times. 9 May 2007. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ Chen, Kevin (13 November 2012). "Founder resigns as Powerchip appoints Chen new chairman". Taipei Times. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ Lowther, William (26 March 2015). "TPP 'a matter of life and death,' Steve Chen says". Taipei Times. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ "Business summit to be held in Kinmen and China's Xiamen". Taipei Times. 12 May 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
