Chen Chi-chung
Chen Chi-chung (Chinese: 陳吉仲; pinyin: Chén Jízhòng) is a Taiwanese politician. He is the Minister of Agriculture of Taiwan since 1 August 2023, having served as the Minister of the Council of Agriculture between 14 January 2019 to 31 July 2023.
Chen Chi-chung | |
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陳吉仲 | |
 Official portrait, 2018 | |
| 1st Minister of Agriculture | |
| In office 1 August 2023 – 21 September 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Chen Chien-jen |
| Preceded by | Ministry established Chen Chi-chung as Minister of Council of Agriculture |
| Succeeded by | Chen Junne-jih (acting) |
| 15th Minister of the Council of Agriculture | |
| In office 4 December 2018 – 1 August 2023 Acting: 4 December 2018－13 January 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | William Lai Su Tseng-chang Chen Chien-jen |
| Preceded by | Lin Tsung-hsien |
| Succeeded by | Council abolished Chen Chi-chung as Minister of Agriculture |
| Deputy Minister of Council of Agriculture | |
| In office 20 May 2016 – 13 January 2019 | |
| Minister | Tsao Chi-hung Lin Tsung-hsien Chen Chi-chung (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Chen Tien-shou |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 29, 1966 |
| Citizenship | Taiwanese |
| Political party | Independent |
| Education | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Alma mater | National Taiwan University Texas A&M University |
Education
Chen obtained his master's degree in agricultural economics from National Taiwan University and doctoral degree in the same field from Texas A&M University in the United States.[1]
Early career
Chen was appointed as distinguished professor at National Chung Hsing University in 2008–2016. In 2011, he was appointed as the secretary-general of the university and served the position until 2015.[1]
Political career
In January–May 2016, he was appointed as the chairperson of Rural Economics Society of Taiwan. On 20 May 2016, he was appointed Deputy Minister of Council of Agriculture and served until 13 January 2019 before he was appointed Minister the day after.[1][2][3][4][5] On 19 September 2023, Chen resigned from the Ministry of Agriculture.[6][7]
See also
References
- "About Minister". Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan R.O.C. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- Huang, Tzu-ti (30 September 2020). "Taiwan's Council of Agriculture warns about Chinese online fruit scam". Taiwan News. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- Wen, Kuei-hsiang; Lin, Ko (26 December 2020). "Misuse of 'Taiwan Pork' labeling may lead to fines of up to NT$4 million". Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- Huang, Tzu-ti (1 September 2020). "Taiwan making effort to allay ractopamine fears amid US pork controversy". Taiwan News. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- "Council of Agriculture to label locally produced pork". Taiwan News. 6 September 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- Yang, Yuan-ting; Hsieh, Chun-lin (20 September 2023). "Minister resigns after egg import program furor". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- Lai, Yu-chen; Mazzetta, Matthew (19 September 2023). "Agriculture Minister Chen Chi-chung's resignation accepted by premier". Central News Agency. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
