Chao Yao-tung
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Chao Yao-tung | |
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趙耀東 | |
| Minister of Council for Economic Planning and Development of the Republic of China | |
| In office 1 June 1984 – 22 July 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Yu Kuo-hwa |
| Succeeded by | Fredrick Chien |
| Minister of Economic Affairs of the Republic of China | |
| In office 1981–1984 | |
| Preceded by | Chang Kwang-shih (張光世) |
| Succeeded by | Hsu Li-teh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1916 |
| Died | 20 August 2008 (aged 91–92) |
| Cause of death | Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
Chao Yao-tung (Chinese: 趙耀東; 1916 – 20 August 2008) was a Taiwanese politician, and economist.
In 1971, Chao helped founded China Steel. He was the Minister of Economic Affairs from 1981 to 1984. Chao then served as chairman of the Council for Economic Planning and Development until 1988. Alongside Li Kwoh-ting, Chao became known for his influence on the Taiwan Miracle.[1]
Chao Yao-tung died of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome on 20 August 2008, at the age of 92.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ Copper, John F. (2010). The A to Z of Taiwan (Republic of China). Scarecrow Press. pp. 77–78. ISBN 9781461672197.
- ^ "Ex-Economics Minister Chao Yao-tung dies at 93". The China Post. 21 August 2008. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
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