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Lin Chuan

Taiwanese politician · Taiwan · On the map · Politicians · Born 1951 · age 74

Lin Chuan is a Taiwanese economist, lawyer, and politician who served as the Premier of the Republic of China from 2016 to 2017. He was the first cabinet head under the Tsai Ing-wen government.

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  1. We will adopt low-key and pragmatic measures to establish better economic relations with other countries.

    9 May 2017 · Taipei Times, Own words

  2. We shouldn't push it away. As it is a huge market over there in mainland China, it behooves Taiwan to maintain friendly, smooth economic relations.

    , Own words

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Before his premiership, he had also served as the Minister of Budget, Accounting and Statistics and Minister of Finance during Chen Shui-bian's presidency.

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Taiwan
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
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Born 1951 · age 74