First Su cabinet
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Su Tseng-chang was announced as the 41st premier of the Republic of China by President Chen Shui-bian on 19 January 2006 and took his oath of office, along with his cabinet, on 25 January 2006. Soon after, Su promised to step down if the people's welfare (referring to crime and other civil problems) did not improve within six months.[1] Su faced calls for his resignation after the Rebar Chinese Bank run, but refused to leave his post at the time.[2][3]
First Su cabinet | |
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41st premiership of Republic of China | |
Date formed | 25 January 2006 (2006-01-25) |
Date dissolved | 21 May 2007 (2007-05-21) |
People and organisations | |
Head of state | Chen Shui-bian |
Head of government | Su Tseng-chang |
Deputy head of government | Tsai Ing-wen |
Total no. of members | 10 |
Member parties | Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) |
Status in legislature | DPP plurality, pan-green minority |
Opposition parties | Kuomintang |
Opposition leader | ? |
History | |
Election | 2004 Taiwanese legislative election |
Legislature term | Sixth Legislative Yuan |
Predecessor | Hsieh cabinet |
Successor | Chang cabinet |
On 12 May 2007, Su submitted his letter of resignation to President Chen Shui-bian, ending his tenure on 21 May.[4] With the resignation of Su and with ten months left in Chen's presidency, that would mean Chen's eight years as President will have seen at least six Premiers (with Chang Chun-Hsiung serving two separate tenures).[5] Su also stated that he previously submitted resignations numerous times over his sixteen-month tenure, but all were rejected by President Chen.[6]