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Jiang Yi-huah
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江宜樺
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Official portrait, 2014
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| 25th Premier of the Republic of China | |
| In office 18 February 2013 – 8 December 2014 |
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| President | Ma Ying-jeou |
| Vice Premier | Mao Chi-kuo |
| Preceded by | Sean Chen |
| Succeeded by | Mao Chi-kuo |
| Vice Premier of the Republic of China | |
| In office 6 February 2012 – 18 February 2013 |
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| Premier | Sean Chen |
| Preceded by | Sean Chen |
| Succeeded by | Mao Chi-kuo |
| Minister of the Interior | |
| In office 10 September 2009 – 6 February 2012 |
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| Premier | Wu Den-yih |
| Preceded by | Liao Liou-yi |
| Succeeded by | Lee Hong-yuan |
| Minister of Research, Development and Evaluation | |
| In office 20 May 2008 – 10 September 2009 |
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| Premier | Liu Chao-shiuan |
| Deputy | Sung Yu-hsieh Yeh Kuang-shih |
| Preceded by | Jay Shih |
| Succeeded by | Sung Yu-hsieh (Acting) |
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| Born | 18 November 1960 Nuannuan, Keelung, Taiwan |
| Political party | Kuomintang |
| Education | National Taiwan University (BA, MA) Yale University (PhD) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Political science |
| Institutions | National Taiwan University National Chung Cheng University Stanford University |
| Thesis | Thinking without a bannister: An interpretation of Hannah Arendt's aesthetic politics (1993) |
| Doctoral advisor | Steven Smith Joseph Hamburger |
| Other academic advisors | David R. Mayhew |
Jiang Yi-huah (Chinese: 江宜樺; pinyin: Jiāng Yíhuà; born 18 November 1960) is a Taiwanese political scientist and politician. He served as the premier of the Republic of China from 2013 to 2014.
After finishing his studies at National Taiwan University, Jiang earned his doctorate from Yale University. He then became a professor who taught about politics and political ideas. Before becoming Premier, he held several important government jobs. He was the Minister of the Interior from 2009 to 2012. He also served as the Minister of Research, Development and Evaluation Commission from 2008 to 2009. In 2012, he became the Vice Premier of the Republic of China. He was then chosen to be Premier by President Ma Ying-jeou.
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Early Life and Education
Jiang Yi-huah was born in Keelung, Taiwan, in 1960. His family was Hakka Chinese. His father, Mu-Chi Jiang, was born in Zhangzhou, Fujian. He moved to Taiwan during a time called the Great Retreat. There, his father became a police captain.
When Jiang was 13, he wrote an essay saying he dreamed of becoming the president of the Republic of China. He went to Taipei Municipal Chien Kuo High School (CKHS). Many of his classmates later became famous, including future president Lai Ching-te. After high school, he studied at National Taiwan University (NTU). He earned both a bachelor's and a master's degree in political science. For his master's thesis, he wrote about the ideas of German philosopher Hannah Arendt.
After his master's degree, Jiang received scholarships to study in the United States. He attended Yale University, where he earned his Ph.D. in political science in 1993. His doctoral paper was about Hannah Arendt's political ideas.
Academic Career
After returning to Taiwan, Jiang worked as a researcher at Academia Sinica. From 1995 to 1999, he was a professor in the Political Science Department at National Taiwan University. He became a full professor in 1999.
He also spent time as a visiting scholar at the University of Cambridge in England in 2000. In 2001, he was a visiting professor at Columbia University in the United States. From 2003 to 2005, he was a leader in the College of Social Sciences at National Taiwan University.
Government Roles
Research, Development and Evaluation
Jiang Yi-huah first joined the government in 2008. He was appointed as the Minister of the Research, Development and Evaluation Commission. This commission helps the government plan and improve its policies. He started this role on 20 May 2008.
Minister of the Interior
On 10 September 2009, Jiang became the Minister of the Interior (MOI). At 49 years old, he was the youngest person to hold this position. The Ministry of the Interior handles many important things for people's daily lives.
Electoral System Changes
In December 2009, Jiang said that officials should make sure elections are fair. In March 2010, he announced that Taiwan would hold seven different local elections on the same day starting in 2014. This change was made to make voting simpler.
1996 Hotline for Interior Affairs
In November 2011, the Ministry of the Interior launched the "1996 Hotline of Interior Affairs." This hotline combined many different services into one easy-to-remember number. Jiang explained that the MOI handles many things, like marriage and birth records, social welfare, and reporting emergencies. The hotline made it easier for people to get help.
Vice Premier
Jiang was appointed as Vice Premier on 6 February 2012. The Vice Premier is like a second-in-command to the Premier. When he took this job, he had to leave his teaching position at National Taiwan University.
Immigration Policy Ideas
In July 2012, Jiang mentioned that the government was thinking about new policies for immigration. The goal was to attract talented people from other countries to Taiwan. This would help improve Taiwan's skills and make it more competitive.
Premier of the Republic of China
Jiang Yi-huah became the Premier of the Republic of China on 18 February 2013. He was sworn in at the Presidential Office. He was one of the youngest premiers to take office. After becoming Premier, he promised to work on making the government better.
He served as Premier until 8 December 2014. After him, Mao Chi-kuo became the new Premier.
Fighting Corruption
In May 2013, Jiang said he strongly disliked corruption. He wanted all government officials to be honest and fair. He asked the Justice Minister to make sure that all officials were suitable for their jobs. He believed that everyone in the government should act with integrity.
See also
In Spanish: Jiang Yi-hua para niños
