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Taiwanese politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chao Yao-tung (Chinese: 趙耀東; 1916 – 20 August 2008) was a Taiwanese politician, and economist.
Chao Yao-tung | |
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趙耀東 | |
Minister of Council for Economic Planning and Development of the Republic of China | |
In office 1 June 1984 – 22 July 1988 | |
Preceded by | Yu Kuo-hwa |
Succeeded by | Fredrick Chien |
Minister of Economic Affairs of the Republic of China | |
In office 1981–1984 | |
Preceded by | Chang Kwang-shih (張光世) |
Succeeded by | Hsu Li-teh |
Personal details | |
Born | 1916 |
Died | 20 August 2008 91–92) | (aged
Cause of death | Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome |
Nationality | Republic of China |
In 1971, Chao helped founded China Steel. He was the Minister of Economic Affairs from 1981 to 1984. Chao then served as chairman of the Council for Economic Planning and Development until 1988. Alongside Li Kwoh-ting, Chao became known for his influence on the Taiwan Miracle.[1]
Chao Yao-tung died of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome on 20 August 2008, at the age of 92.[2]
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