Lin Chen-kuo
{{Short description|Taiwanese politician}}
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|office = Chairperson of the Taiwan–Hong Kong Economic and Cultural Co-operation Council
|term_start = May 2010
|term_end = 15 April 2013
|predecessor = Office established
|successor = Johnnason Liu
|office1 = Minister of Finance of the Republic of China
|term_start1 = 27 February 1993
|term_end1 = 10 June 1996
|predecessor1 = Bai Pei-ying
|successor1 = Paul Chiu
|nationality = Republic of China
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|alma_mater = National Taiwan University
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Lin Chen-kuo ({{zh|c=林振國|p=Lín Zhènguó}}; born 9 December 1937) is a Taiwanese politician who served as Minister of Finance between 1993 and 1996. He later chaired the Taiwan–Hong Kong Economic and Cultural Co-operation Council from 2010 to 2013.
Early life and career
Lin was born in 1937. His father, who had moved to Taiwan with an elder brother, was killed in the 228 Incident. As a result, an aunt helped his mother raise Lin and his eight siblings. Under their influence, Lin became a Christian at a young age. Though his grades were good, Lin did not do well on the university admissions exam. After further study, Lin was eventually admitted to National Taiwan University and graduated with a degree in economics. He then started work as a teacher's assistant, but expressed a desire to go into the seminary. His mother convinced Lin to continue teaching at NTU instead.
Political career
Shirley Kuo found Lin his first government job. He later led the finance departments of Taipei City Government and Taiwan Provincial Government.{{cite news|title=林振國 × 紀惟明 最美的事|url=http://www.goodtv.tv/uploads/2012/03/77514578720e1dc0.pdf|accessdate=24 September 2017|publisher=Good TV|language=zh}} He was named finance minister under Premier Lien Chan in February 1993.{{cite news|title=Lien Chan confirmado como nuevo Primer Ministro por el Legislativo|url=http://noticias.nat.gov.tw/news.php?unit=92,106,115&post=77335|accessdate=24 September 2017|work=Noticas|language=es}}{{cite news|title=Lien Chan: Nuevo Primer Ministro de la República de China|url=http://noticias.nat.gov.tw/news.php?unit=108,115&post=100358|accessdate=24 September 2017|work=Noticas|date=1 May 1993|language=es}} Lin stepped down in June 1996, accepting an appointment as minister without portfolio.{{cite news|title=Anuncian integración del nuevo Gabinete|url=http://noticias.nat.gov.tw/news.php?unit=106,115&post=98077|accessdate=24 September 2017|work=Noticas|date=16 June 1996|language=es}} He later served as president of the China External Trade Development Council,{{cite news|title=CETRA interesada en desarrollar mercados latinoamericanos|url=http://noticias.nat.gov.tw/news.php?unit=95,106,115&post=83101|accessdate=24 September 2017|work=Noticas|date=26 December 1998|language=es}}{{cite news|title=República de China busca fortalecer cooperación económica con Polonia|url=http://noticias.nat.gov.tw/news.php?unit=95,106,115&post=83028|accessdate=24 September 2017|work=Noticas|date=26 June 1999|language=es}} leaving that position to head the newly established {{ill|Taiwan Asset Management Company|zh|台灣金聯資產管理公司}}.{{cite news|last1=Chou|first1=Stanley|title=Bankers' group prepares AMC|url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2000/12/23/0000066703|accessdate=24 September 2017|work=Taipei Times|date=23 December 2000}}{{cite news|last1=Chou|first1=Stanley|title=Asset company expected in March|url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/twbiz/archives/2001/02/10/0000073135|accessdate=24 September 2017|work=Taipei Times|date=10 February 2001}} In November 2009, Lin was named to the board of the Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation, serving concurrently as chair of the company's audit committee.{{cite news|last1=Huang|first1=Joyce|title=Government takes charge at THSRC|url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2009/11/11/2003458170|accessdate=24 September 2017|work=Taipei Times|date=11 November 2009}}{{cite news|last1=Chen|first1=Kevin|title=THSRC corporate 'fat cats' go on voluntary diet|url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2010/07/16/2003478059|accessdate=24 September 2017|work=Taipei Times|date=16 July 2010}} In 2010, the Taiwan–Hong Kong Economic and Cultural Co-operation Council was founded, and Lin became its first chairman.{{cite news|title=HK-Taiwan trade office to conduct its second meeting|url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2011/08/09/2003510307|accessdate=24 September 2017|work=Taipei Times|date=9 August 2011}}
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Category:20th-century Taiwanese economists
Category:Ministers of finance of Taiwan