Chuang Ming-yao

Chuang Ming-yao (Chinese: 莊銘耀; 16 November 1929 – 6 January 2002) was a Taiwanese admiral, diplomat, and politician.

Chuang Ming-yao
莊銘耀
Secretary-General of the National Security Council
In office 20 May 2000 – 16 August 2001
Preceded by	Yin Tsung-wen
Succeeded by	Ting Yu-chou
ROC Representative to Japan
In office 20 May 1996 – 22 December 1999
Preceded by	Lin Chin-ching
Succeeded by	Lo Fu-chen
Commander of the Republic of China Navy
In office 1 May 1992 – 16 April 1994
Preceded by	Yeh Chang-tung
Succeeded by	Nelson Ku
Vice Minister of National Defense
In office June 1991 – 30 April 1992
Minister	Chen Li-an
Preceded by	Chen Shou-shan
Succeeded by	Wang Tou-chih
Personal details
Born	(1929-11-16)16 November 1929 Takao, Takao Prefecture, Taiwan, Empire of Japan
Died	6 January 2002(2002-01-06) (aged 72) Taipei, Taiwan
Occupation	Politician
Military service
Allegiance	Republic of China
Branch/service	Republic of China Navy
Years of service	1941–1996
Rank	Admiral

Chuang served as the Vice Minister of National Defense under Chen Li-an and was named commander of the Republic of China Navy in 1992. He stepped down from that position in 1994 as a result of the La Fayette-class frigate scandal. Two years later, Chuang was selected to lead the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan. In May 2000, he was named the Secretary-General of the National Security Council.[1]

He died in 2002 of liver cancer at the age of 72, while being treated at Taipei Veterans General Hospital.[1]