Chiu Tzu-tsung

Chiu Tzu-tsung (Chinese: 邱賜聰; pinyin: Qiū Cìcōng) is a Taiwanese politician who has been the Deputy Minister of the Atomic Energy Council of the Republic of China since 2017.[1]

In this Chinese name, the family name is Chiu.
Chiu Tzu-tsung
邱賜聰
Deputy Minister of Atomic Energy Council of the Republic of China
Assumed office
2017
MinisterHsieh Shou-shing
Preceded byHuang Tsing-tung
Personal details
NationalityRepublic of China
Alma materNational Tsing Hua University

Education

Chiu obtained his bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from National Tsing Hua University in 1975 and master's degree in nuclear science from the same university in 1979.[2]

Careers

Atomic Energy Council

In the Atomic Energy Council, he has been the director of Fuel Cycle and Materials Administration, director of Department of Nuclear Regulation, director of Department of Planning, director of Department of Radiation Protection, executive secretary of Legal Affairs Committee and engineering superintendent and chief executive secretary.[2]

In June 2017, Chiu reiterated the plan to make Taiwan nuclear-free by 2025 and to decommission nuclear power plants on schedule.[3]

On 21–23 September 2017, Chiu will become the commander-in-chief for the annual safety drill which will take place around Kuosheng Nuclear Power Plant in Wanli District, New Taipei, in which 10,000 personnel will be mobilized. Health and Welfare Deputy Minister Hsueh Jui-yuan and Economic Affairs Deputy Minister Yang Wei-fuu will become deputy commanders.[4]

References
  1. "Nuclear dumping inquiry inconclusive". Taipei Times. 19 February 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  2. "Minister and Deputy Ministers". Atomic Energy Council. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  3. "Taipower Plans to Reactivate Reactor 2 at NPP No. 3". National Policy Foundation. 8 June 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  4. Lin, Chia-nan (19 September 2017). "Nuclear safety drill to be held outside plant for first time". Taipei Times. Retrieved 19 September 2017.


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