Paul Chiu
Paul Chiu (Chinese: 邱正雄; pinyin: Qiū Zhèngxióng; born 19 February 1942) is a Taiwanese politician. He was the Vice Premier of Taiwan from 2008–2009.[1]
Paul Chiu Chiu Chang-hsiung | |
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邱正雄 | |
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| Vice Premier of the Republic of China | |
| In office 20 May 2008 – 10 September 2009 | |
| Premier | Liu Chao-shiuan |
| Preceded by | Chiou I-jen Chang Chun-hsiung (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Eric Chu |
| Minister of Finance of the Republic of China | |
| In office 10 June 1996 – 20 May 2000 | |
| Deputy | Yen Ching-chang |
| Preceded by | Lin Chen-kuo |
| Succeeded by | Shea Jia-dong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 February 1942 (age 80) Karenkō Prefecture, Taiwan, Empire of Japan |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
| Political party | Kuomintang |
| Alma mater | National Taiwan University Ohio State University |
ROC Vice Premiership
Vice Premier resignation
Chiu and Premier Liu Chao-shiuan resigned on 10 September 2009 due to the slow disaster response by the government to Typhoon Morakot which struck Taiwan in August 2009.[2]
References
- "CommonWealth Magazine". English.cw.com.tw. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
- "Taiwan's Premier Resigns over Public Anger". YouTube. 2009-09-08. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
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