Chen Wei-zen

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Chen Wei-zen
陳巍仁
Minister of the Interior of the Republic of China
In office
26 February 2014 – 20 May 2016
Deputy Lin Tzu-ling, Hsiao Chia-chi
Lin Tzu-ling, Chen Chwen-jing
Preceded by Lee Hong-yuan
Succeeded by Yeh Jiunn-rong[1]
Secretary-General of the Executive Yuan
In office
18 February 2013 – 25 February 2014
Deputy Chien Tai-lang
Chen Ching-tsai[2]
Preceded by Chen Shyh-kwei
Succeeded by Lee Shih-chuan
Deputy Mayor of Taipei City Government
In office
2010–2013
Mayor Hau Lung-pin
Administrative Deputy Minister of Transportation and Communications of the Republic of China
In office
2009–2010
Minister Mao Chi-kuo
Deputy Magistrate of Taipei County
In office
2005–2009
Magistrate Chou Hsi-wei
Personal details
Born 24 May 1953 (1953-05-24) (age 70)
Xiaying, Tainan, Taiwan
Nationality  Republic of China
Political party Naval Jack of the Republic of China.svg Kuomintang
Alma mater National Cheng Kung University
University of Washington
Chinese Culture University

Chen Wei-zen or Chen Wei-jen (Chinese: 陳巍仁; pinyin: Chén Wēirén) is a politician in the Republic of China. He was the Minister of the Interior in 2014-2016.[3][4][5]

Early life

Chen did his bachelor's degree in urban planning from the National Cheng Kung University. He obtained his master's degrees in industrial planning from Chinese Culture University and in civil engineering from the University of Washington in the United States. He obtained his doctoral degree in planning and urban design from Chinese Culture University.[6]

Early career

Upon graduation, Chen worked as Deputy Commissioner at the Department of Urban Development of Taipei City Government (TCG) in 1993-1995. In 1995-1997, he became the Deputy Commissioner at the Department of Construction of Taiwan Provincial Government followed by Commissioner and concurrently Deputy Secretary-General at the Information Department of the same office in 1997-1998. In 1998-2001, he became the Commissioner at the Department of Urban Development followed by Department of Public Works of TCG in 2001-2005.

Political career

In 2005-2009, he was appointed to be the Deputy Mayor of Taipei County. In 2009-2010, he was the Administrative Deputy Minister of Transportation and Communications. In 2010-2013, he was the Deputy Mayor of Taipei City. In 2013-2014, he was the Secretary-General of Executive Yuan. In 2014, he was appointed to become the Minister of the Interior.

See also

References

  1. http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2016/04/29/2003645071
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