Francis Liang
| Francis Liang Liang Kuo-hsin 梁國新 | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs of the Republic of China | |
| In office July 2012 – February 2014[1] | |
| Minister | Chang Chia-juch |
| Vice | Woody Duh, Cho Shih-chao |
| Succeeded by | Woody Duh |
| Vice Minister of Economic Affairs of the Republic of China | |
| In office October 2009 – June 2012 | |
| Minister | Shih Yen-shiang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 December 1951 (age 63) |
| Nationality |  Republic of China |
| Alma mater | National Taiwan University University of Miami |
Francis Liang or Liang Kuo-hsin (Chinese: 梁國新; pinyin: Liáng Guóxīn) is a politician in the Republic of China. He was the Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs (MOEA) in 2012-2014.[2]
Political career
Before holding the ministerial post in the MOEA, Liang has held several positions, such as Chief of Staff to the Vice Presidential Office, Head of economic division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States and Deputy Director of Bureau of Foreign Trade of the MOEA.
ROC Economic Affairs Deputy Ministry
2013 Lushan earthquake
Commenting on the 2013 Lushan earthquake in Sichuan, Liang said at the Executive Yuan that Taiwanese business association in Sichuan reported no major losses among its member nor any production interruptions for their factories. He added that the MOEA will keep an eye on any latest situation regarding the earthquake and will keep in touch with them every day.[3]
Resignation and later career
In February 2014, Liang tendered his resignation from the Ministry citing health reasons. However, he was later appointed as an adviser to the Executive Yuan. In August that year, Liang was appointed the chairman of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council.[4]
See also
- Ministry of Economic Affairs (Republic of China)
References
- ↑ "Labor council head to run new labor ministry". Taipei Times. 2014-04-22. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
- ↑ "Ministry of Economic Affairs,R.O.C. - Francis Kuo-Hsin Liang". Moea.gov.tw. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
- ↑ "Taiwan makes private, state donations to China". Taipei Times. 2013-08-29. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
- ↑ "外貿協會董事長 梁國新接任 (Francis Liang to Become Chairman of Taiwan External Trade Development Council)". Central News Agency. 11 August 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2014.