Lin Mei-chu

Lin Mei-chu
林美珠
Minister of Labor of the Republic of China
In office
8 February 2017 – 26 February 2018
Deputy Liau Huei-fang
Preceded by Kuo Fang-yu
Succeeded by Hsu Ming-chun
Minister of Mongolian and Tibetan Affairs Commission of the Republic of China
In office
20 May 2016 – 8 February 2017
Preceded by Jaclyn Tsai
Succeeded by Hsu Jan-yau[1]
Minister without Portfolio
In office
20 May 2016 – 8 February 2017
Deputy Magistrate of Chiayi County
In office
2010–2014
Magistrate Helen Chang
Political Deputy Minister of the Interior of the Republic of China
In office
2006–2008
Minister Lee I-yang
Personal details
Born 1953 (1953) (age 65)
Nationality Republic of China
Alma mater National Chengchi University

Lin Mei-chu (Chinese: 林美珠; pinyin: Lín Měizhū) is a Taiwanese politician. She was the Minister of Labor from 8 February 2017 until 22 February 2018.

Education

Lin obtained her bachelor's and master's degrees in law from National Chengchi University in 1976 and 1982, respectively.[2]

Political careers

Mongolian and Tibetan Affairs Commission

She was appointed to head the Mongolian and Tibetan Affairs Commission in April 2016.[3] Lin stated in June, shortly after taking office on 20 May 2016, that she preferred handing over the MTAC's functions to other government agencies.[4][5]

Ministry of Labor

In February 2017, she replaced Kuo Fang-yu as minister of labor.[6] On 22 February 2018, she tendered her resignation from the ministerial position citing health reasons. She will be replaced by Deputy Minister Su Li-chiung.[7]

Personal

Lin and ROC President Tsai Ing-wen are cousins.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "New agriculture, health, labor and science ministers sworn in". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China. 9 February 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
  2. ↑ "Executive Yuan, R.O.C. (Taiwan)". Archived from the original on 2016-05-25.
  3. ↑ "Premier-designate finalizes his Cabinet lineup". Central News Agency.
  4. ↑ Lee, I-Chia (21 June 2016). "Mongolian-Tibetan commission might be merged: minister". Taipei Times. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  5. ↑ Wu, Hsin-yun; Kao, Evelyn (20 June 2016). "Minister makes pitch to retain operations of obscure agency". Central News Agency. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  6. ↑ Shen, Worthy; Yu, Hsiao-han; Chang, Ming-hsun; Huang, Li-yun; Kao, Evelyn (8 February 2017). "Four new ministers sworn in". Central News Agency. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  7. ↑ Chuan, Ku; Chen, Christie (22 February 2018). "Taiwan to replace its labor minister with a deputy: source". Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  8. ↑ "Taiwan names first ministers in new Cabinet". Straits Times. 9 April 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2016.


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