Yeh Chu-lan
| Yeh Chu-lan LL.B. | |
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| Secretary-General of the Office of the President | |
| In office August 20, 2007 – March 22, 2008 | |
| President | Chen Shui-bian |
| Preceded by | Chiou I-jen |
| Succeeded by | Mark Chen |
| Vice Premier of the Republic of China | |
| In office May 20, 2004 – February 21, 2005 | |
| President | Chen Shui-bian |
| Premier | Yu Shyi-kun |
| Preceded by | Lin Hsin-i |
| Succeeded by | Wu Rong-i |
| Member of the Legislative Yuan | |
| In office December 1, 1990 – May 20, 2000 | |
| President | Lee Teng-hui |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 13, 1949 Miaoli County, Taiwan |
| Nationality |  Republic of China (Taiwan) |
| Political party | Democratic Progressive Party |
| Spouse(s) | Cheng Nan-jung |
| Alma mater | Fu Jen Catholic University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Yeh Chu-lan (traditional Chinese: 葉菊蘭; simplified Chinese: 叶菊兰; pinyin: Yè Júlán; Wade–Giles: Yèh Chú-lán), born 1949, is a Taiwanese politician and the former acting mayor of Kaohsiung.[1]
Rise in politics
Yeh entered politics after her husband, Cheng Nan-jung, a dissident, chose to commit suicide rather than be arrested in 1989.
In 1992, she was the deputy convener of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Caucus in Legislative Yuan, and convener in 1995. From 2000 to 2002, Yeh was third in the Cabinet in her position as Minister of Transportation and Communications. She was Chairperson of the Council for Hakka Affairs from 2002 to 2004. In 2004 she was named Vice Premier, as well as Minister of Consumer Protection and Minister responsible for the Council for Economic Planning and Development. In late 2005, she became the first female acting mayor of Kaohsiung when then-mayor Frank Hsieh was appointed Premier.
She was sworn in as the Presidential Office secretary-general in August 2007.[1]
Yeh was amongst the frontrunners to serve as DPP 2008 presidential candidate Frank Hsieh's vice-presidential running mate, however former Premier and DPP Chairman Su Tseng-chang was eventually chosen for the role.
Yeh, who worked in advertising for 17 years before becoming a lawmaker, is a graduate of Fu Jen Catholic University.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Shu-ling, Ko (2007-08-21). "Yeh Chu-lan sworn in as secretary-general". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2011-01-07.
| Preceded by Lin Geng-cheng |
Minister of Transportation and Communications 2000–2002 |
Succeeded by Lin Ling-san |
| Preceded by Fan Guang-chuin |
Minister of the Council for Hakka Affairs 2002–2004 |
Succeeded by Luo Wen-chia |
| Preceded by Lin Shin-yi |
Vice Premier of the Republic of China 2004–2005 |
Succeeded by Wu Rong-yi |
| Preceded by Chen Chi-mai |
Mayor of Kaohsiung (Acting) 2005–2006 |
Succeeded by Chen Chu |
| Preceded by Chiou I-jen |
Secretary-General of the Presidential Office 2007–2008 |
Succeeded by Mark Chen |
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