Chen Yu-mei facts for kids
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Chen Yu-mei
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| 陳玉梅 | |
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| Deputy Minister of the Overseas Community Affairs Council | |
| In office 18 September 2013 – 8 August 2014 |
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| Minister | Chen Shyh-kwei |
| Vice | Roy Leu |
| Preceded by | Jen Hong |
| Succeeded by | Hsin Shih-chang |
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| Born | 22 July 1966 Taipei, Taiwan |
| Died | 22 January 2017 (aged 50) Taipei, Taiwan |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
| Political party | Kuomintang |
| Alma mater | Aoyama Gakuin University National Taiwan University |
Chen Yu-mei (Chinese: 陳玉梅; pinyin: Chén Yùméi) was a well-known Taiwanese politician. She was born on July 22, 1966, and passed away on January 22, 2017. She served as an important leader, called the Deputy Minister, in a government group known as the Overseas Community Affairs Council of the Executive Yuan. This role lasted from September 18, 2013, to August 8, 2014.
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Her Early Life and Education
Chen Yu-mei studied business administration in Japan, earning her bachelor's degree from Aoyama Gakuin University. Later, she continued her studies at National Taiwan University in Taiwan, where she earned an Executive MBA degree. Before becoming a politician, she worked in media. She was a host for TV and radio shows, and also worked as a spokesperson.
Starting Her Political Journey
Chen Yu-mei was a member of the Taipei City Council for a long time. She served five terms in a row, from December 25, 1994, to December 25, 2010. During her time on the city council, she worked closely with groups that help people, called non-profit organizations. She also helped with exchange programs between Taipei and other cities around the world. This work helped her learn a lot about how to support Taiwanese communities living abroad.
What is the Overseas Community Affairs Council?
The Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) is a part of the Taiwanese government. Its main job is to help and support people of Taiwanese heritage who live outside of Taiwan. This includes helping with business, education, and keeping people connected to their home culture.
Becoming a Deputy Minister
On September 18, 2013, Chen Yu-mei was chosen for a big role. The Executive Yuan, which is like the main government office in Taiwan, appointed her as the Deputy Minister of the Overseas Community Affairs Council. Her job was to guide how the government helped Taiwanese people living abroad. This included supporting businesses, students, and news media for these communities. She also helped the OCAC work with the government to find new markets and build a global network for young Taiwanese people around the world. Her goal was to help develop and keep talented individuals connected to Taiwan.
Why Did She Leave Her Role?
Chen Yu-mei officially resigned from her position on August 8, 2014. She decided to leave to pursue other career plans. On her last day, a special tea party was held to say goodbye. Many people attended, including Minister Chen Shyh-kwei and Deputy Minister Roy Leu, along with all the staff from the OCAC. Her mother was also there. Minister Chen gave her a special medal and a volunteer's hat and vest. This was a way to thank her and show hope that she would continue to help overseas Taiwanese communities as a volunteer. Chen Yu-mei thanked everyone for their help and support during her 10 months as Deputy Minister. After she left, Hsin Shih-chang, a professor from National Taiwan Normal University, took over her role.
