Taiwan Today
Date: March 17, 2016

Former ROC Minister of Finance Lin Chuan was tapped March 15 as

ROC President-elect Tsai Ing-wen (right) and Premier-designate Lin Chuan are looking forward to implementing a new era of reform for Taiwan. (CNA)

premier by President-elect Tsai Ing-wen, reflecting the reform mindset of the incoming Democratic Progressive Party administration.

A University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign-trained economist, Lin was described by the DPP chairwoman as an effective communicator capable of quickly and effectively implementing policy. “I expect Lin and the new Cabinet to initiate root-and-branch policy reforms spanning the economy, politics and society,” Tsai said.

“We will work hand in hand to rebuild the people’s trust in government.”     [FULL  STORY]