John Deng (traditional Chinese: 鄧振中; simplified Chinese: 邓振中; pinyin: Dèng Zhènzhōng; born 29 July 1952) is a politician in the Republic of China (Taiwan), currently minister without portfolio in charge of the Office of Trade Negotiations. He was the Minister of Economic Affairs since 8 December 2014 until 20 May 2016.[1][2][3]
John Deng Deng Chen-chung | |
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| 鄧振中 | |
 Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Minister without Portfolio of the Office of Trade Negotiations | |
| In office 9 August 2016 – 20 May 2024 | |
| Premier | Lin Chuan William Lai Su Tseng-chang Chen Chien-jen |
| Preceded by | Shih Jun-ji |
| In office 3 March 2014 – 7 December 2014 | |
| Premier | Jiang Yi-huah |
| Preceded by | Schive Chi |
| Succeeded by | Woody Duh |
| Minister of Economic Affairs | |
| In office 8 December 2014 – 20 May 2016 | |
| Prime Minister | Mao Chi-kuo Simon Chang |
| Deputy | Cho Shih-chao |
| Preceded by | Woody Duh |
| Succeeded by | Chih-Kung Lee |
| Governor of Fujian Province | |
| In office 25 March 2014 – 7 December 2014 | |
| Premier | Jiang Yi-huah |
| Preceded by | Schive Chi |
| Succeeded by | Woody Duh |
| Deputy Secretary-General of the National Security Council | |
| In office 25 November 2009 – 2 March 2014 | |
| Secretary-General | Su Chi Hu Wei-chen Jason Yuan |
| Preceded by | Kao Chang |
| Succeeded by | Liu Da-nien |
| Political Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs | |
| In office 20 May 2008 – 24 November 2009 | |
| Minister | Yiin Chii-ming |
| Deputy Representative of Taiwan to United States | |
| In office 2006–2007 | |
| Representative | David Lee |
| Deputy Minister of Mainland Affairs Council | |
| In office 20 May 2000 – 5 March 2002 | |
| Minister | Tsai Ing-wen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 July 1952 Sanxing, Yilan, Taiwan |
| Citizenship | Taiwan |
| Political party | Independent |
| Education | Soochow University (LLB) George Washington University (LLM) |
Early life and education
editDeng obtained his bachelor's degree in law from Soochow University, and his master's degree in law from George Washington University in the United States.[citation needed]
Economic affairs ministry
editMinistry appointment
editUpon his appointment to the position of Minister of Ministry of Economic Affairs on 5 December 2014, Deng laid out goals he would work towards during his appointed ministerial term. He said that he would strive to boost the competitiveness of Taiwan's industries, explore the Chinese mainland and international markets and improve the lives of the Taiwanese people. He added that clear objectives were needed to boost Taiwan's competitiveness, which included better promoting Taiwan's product in Mainland China and elsewhere, thus he would push the ministry for free trade deals with other countries.[4]
Electricity conservation
editIn July 2015, Deng called on public and business sectors to conserve electricity when reserved capacity reached to a level of only 670 MW.[5]
Second term as minister without portfolio
editTsai Ing-wen named Deng minister without portfolio in charge of the Office of Trade Negotiations in August 2016.[6]
References
edit- ^ "New Cabinet member appointed to handle TPP, RCEP issues | Politics | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS". Focustaiwan.tw. 2014-02-26. Retrieved 2014-04-30.
- ^ "New ministers without portfolio named(Executive Yuan, R.O.C. (Taiwan)-Press Releases)". Ey.gov.tw. 2014-02-26. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2014-04-30.
- ^ "Executive Yuan, R.O.C. (Taiwan)-Executive Yuan Officials". Ey.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-04-30.
- ^ "Newly appointed economics minister lays out goals - Focus Taiwan".
- ^ "Nation sees relief in tight electricity supply - the China Post". Archived from the original on 2015-08-02. Retrieved 2015-08-05.
- ^ Huang, Chiao-wen; Low, Y. F. (9 August 2016). "Former economics minister to oversee trade negotiations: Cabinet". Central News Agency. Archived from the original on 12 October 2016. Retrieved 10 August 2016. Alt URL
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