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Chen Li-an
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陳履安
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Chen in 2016
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| 5th President of the Control Yuan | |
| In office 1 February 1993 – 23 September 1995 |
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| Appointed by | Lee Teng-hui |
| Vice President | Cheng Shuei-chih |
| Preceded by | Huang Tzuen-chiou |
| Succeeded by | Cheng Shuei-chih (acting) Wang Tso-jung |
| 18th Minister of National Defense | |
| In office 1 June 1991 – 26 February 1993 |
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| Prime Minister | Hau Pei-tsun |
| Commander-in-Chief | Lee Teng-hui |
| Preceded by | Hau Pei-tsun |
| Succeeded by | Sun Chen |
| Minister without Portfolio | |
| In office 20 July 1988 – 1 February 1993 |
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| Prime Minister | Yu Kuo-hwa Lee Huan Hau Pei-tsun |
| 18th Minister of Economic Affairs | |
| In office 22 July 1988 – 1 June 1990 |
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| Prime Minister | Yu Kuo-hwa Lee Huan |
| Preceded by | Lee Ta-hai |
| Succeeded by | Vincent Siew |
| 4th Minister of Science and Technology Council | |
| In office 30 May 1984 – 20 July 1988 |
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| Prime Minister | Chiu Chuang-huan Yu Kuo-hwa |
| Preceded by | Chang Ming-che |
| Succeeded by | Hsia Han-ming |
| Political Deputy Minister of Education | |
| In office 8 June 1978 – 17 July 1979 |
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| Minister | Huisen Zhu |
| Permanent Deputy Minister of Education | |
| In office 6 December 1977 – 8 June 1978 |
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| Minister | Lee Yuan-tsu Huisen Zhu |
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| Born | 22 June 1937 (age 88) Qingtian, Zhejiang, China |
| Political party | Kuomintang |
| Spouse | Tsao Chin |
| Children | Chen Yu-hui |
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| Education | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (BS) New York University (MS, PhD) |
Chen Li-an (born June 22, 1937) is a well-known figure from Taiwan. He is a talented mathematician and economist. He also had a long career in politics. From 1993 to 1995, he served as the head of the Control Yuan. The Control Yuan is a special government branch in Taiwan. It watches over other parts of the government.
Early Life and School
Chen Li-an was born in China on June 22, 1937. His family's original home was in Qingtian County, Zhejiang. His father, Chen Cheng, was a very important politician. He was also a general in the army.
After finishing high school in Taiwan, Chen Li-an went to study in the United States. He attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In 1960, he earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from MIT. He then continued his studies at New York University. There, he earned a master's degree in mathematics. In 1968, he received his Ph.D. in mathematics. His advanced studies focused on solving difficult math problems.
Political Career
Chen Li-an had a long career in government. He held many important positions. He was the Minister of National Defense from 1991 to 1993. This role involves leading the country's military. Before that, he was a Minister without Portfolio. This means he was a minister without a specific department.
He also served as the Minister of Economic Affairs. This job involves managing the country's economy. From 1984 to 1988, he was the Minister of the Science and Technology Council. This role focuses on promoting science and new technologies. Earlier in his career, he worked in the Ministry of Education. He helped manage schools and learning programs.
In 1996, Chen Li-an ran for president of the Republic of China. He ran as an independent candidate. This means he was not part of a major political party at the time. He received over one million votes in the election.
Later, in January 2001, Chen Li-an rejoined the Kuomintang political party. He felt that both the party and Taiwan needed his help.
See Also
- Politics of the Republic of China
