Timothy Yang
| Timothy Yang 楊進添 | |
|---|---|
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| Secretary-General of the ROC Presidential Office | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 27 September 2012 | |
| President | Ma Ying-jeou |
| Deputy | Lo Chih-chiang |
| Preceded by | Tseng Yung-chuan |
| Foreign Minister of the Republic of China | |
| In office 10 September 2009 – 27 September 2012 | |
| Deputy | Vanessa Shih |
| Preceded by | Francisco Ou |
| Succeeded by | David Lin |
| ROC Representative to Indonesia | |
| In office 2007 – 10 September 2009 | |
| ROC Representative to Australia | |
| In office 2000–2005 | |
| ROC Representative to Ireland | |
| In office 1988–1991 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 July 1942 (age 71) Changhua, Taiwan, Empire of Japan |
| Nationality |  Republic of China |
| Political party |  Kuomintang |
| Alma mater | National Chengchi University |
| Profession | Diplomat |
Timothy Yang or Yang Chin-tien (Chinese: 楊進添; pinyin: Yáng Jìntiān; born 1 July 1942) is a Taiwanese diplomat and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China serving under President Ma Ying-Jeou. He is currently the Secretary-General to the President of the Republic of China.[1]
Early life
Yang was born in Erlin, Changhua County[2] and earned his bachelors degree in diplomacy at the National Chengchi University.
Early career
When veteran diplomat Francisco Ou resigned with the Cabinet of Premier Liu Chao-Shiuan in September 2009, President Ma Ying-Jeou named Yang to the post, to serve in the newly formed Cabinet of incoming Premier Wu Den-yih.[3] Prior to becoming Foreign Minister, Yang served as representative to Ireland,[4] Australia,[5] and Indonesia.[6] As Minister of Foreign Affairs he also holds the position of Vice-Chairman within the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy.
ROC Presidential Office Secretary-General
ROC Presidential Office Building Truck Attack
Commenting on the truck attack to the ROC Presidential Office Building on January 2014, Yang said that a team will be established and charged with improving security around the building.[7]
See also
References
- ↑ http://english.president.gov.tw/Default.aspx?tabid=465
- ↑ http://www.ovguide.com/timothy-yang-9202a8c04000641f800000000f84f6b8
- ↑ http://www.asianewsnet.net/news.php?id=7706&sec=1
- ↑ http://www.epochtimes.com/b5/5/12/7/n1146425.htm
- ↑ http://www.im.tv/Blog/2980607/219743
- ↑ http://www.cna.com.tw/ShowNews/Detail.aspx?pSearchDate=&pNewsID=200909090298&pType0=IPL&pType1=PD&pTypeSel=0
- ↑ http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2014/01/26/399303/Bullet-proof-door.htm
| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded by Francisco Ou |
ROC Foreign Minister 2009-2012 |
Succeeded by David Lin |