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Chiang Pin-kung
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江丙坤
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| Chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation | |
| In office 26 May 2008 – 27 September 2012 |
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| Deputy | Kao Koong-lian |
| Preceded by | Hung Chi-chang |
| Succeeded by | Lin Join-sane |
| Vice Chairman of Kuomintang | |
| In office 30 March 2000 – 19 September 2012 |
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| Chairperson | Lien Chan Ma Ying-jeou Wu Po-hsiung |
| Vice President of the Legislative Yuan | |
| In office 1 February 2002 – 31 January 2005 |
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| President | Wang Jin-pyng |
| Preceded by | Yao Eng-chi |
| Succeeded by | David Chung |
| Member of the Legislative Yuan | |
| In office 1 February 2002 – 31 January 2008 |
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| Constituency | Republic of China |
| Minister of the Council for Economic Planning and Development | |
| In office 8 June 1996 – 20 May 2000 |
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| Preceded by | Hsu Li-teh |
| Succeeded by | Chen Po-chih |
| Minister of Economic Affairs of the Republic of China | |
| In office 27 February 1993 – 8 June 1996 |
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| Preceded by | Vincent Siew |
| Succeeded by | Wang Chih-kang |
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| Born | 16 December 1932 Nantō District, Taichū Prefecture, Japanese Taiwan |
| Died | 10 December 2018 (aged 85) Taipei, Taiwan |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
| Political party | Kuomintang |
| Alma mater | National Taipei University |
Chiang Pin-kung (Chinese: 江丙坤; pinyin: Jiāng Bǐngkūn; December 16, 1932 – December 10, 2018) was an important politician from Taiwan. He served in many high-level government roles. He worked to improve Taiwan's economy and its relationships with other countries.
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About Chiang Pin-kung
Chiang Pin-kung was born in Nantō District, which was part of Japanese Taiwan at the time. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo in 1971.
He started his career working in trade and foreign affairs. He was a commercial officer at Taiwan's embassy in Japan and later in South Africa. He also held leadership roles in groups that helped Taiwan trade with other countries.
Working in Government
Chiang Pin-kung became a key figure in Taiwan's government. From 1993 to 1996, he was the Minister of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. This department manages Taiwan's economy and trade.
After that, he became the Minister of the Council for Economic Planning and Development. This group helped plan Taiwan's economic future. He served in this role until 2000.
Time in the Legislature
From 2002 to 2008, Chiang Pin-kung was a member of the Legislative Yuan. This is Taiwan's law-making body, similar to a parliament. During his first term, he was chosen as the Vice President of the Legislative Yuan.
In March 2005, Chiang led an important trip. He was part of the first official group from the Kuomintang party to visit mainland China since 1949. During this trip, he talked about improving trade and travel between Taiwan and mainland China. This included promoting the "three links" for direct travel, mail, and trade.
Leading the Straits Exchange Foundation
In 2008, Chiang Pin-kung became the Chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation. This organization is very important. It handles talks and agreements on non-political matters between Taiwan and mainland China. He held this important role until 2012.
Family Life
Chiang Pin-kung was married to Mei-Fuey Chen. They had two sons and one daughter.
His Passing
Chiang Pin-kung passed away on December 10, 2018, in Taipei, Taiwan. He had collapsed a few days earlier and died from multiple organ failure.
Awards and Recognition
