Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has decided to appoint former vice-president Chen Chien-jen as head of the Executive Yuan.
The ruling party was defeated in the unified local elections in November last year, and the administration's approval rating has been sluggish.
This personnel appointment was made in response to the current Director of the Executive Yuan, Mr. Su Jingchang, who conveyed his intention to resign to President Tsai on the 19th of this month. bottom.
President Tsai firstly thanked Mr. Su for four years.
Regarding the reason for appointing Mr. Chen, he explained, "Former Vice President Chen's warmth and selflessness make him the most suitable president of the Executive Yuan, who will heal the post-corona society, care about people's lives, and unite Taiwan." bottom.
Chen continued, "Over the next year or so, we will work to make Taiwan's economy, environment and society more resilient, care about people's lives, and ensure that Taiwan remains a happy and united country of 23 million people. I will continue,” he said with aspirations.
Mr. Chen is a public health expert and served as Vice President from 2016 to 2020, the first term of President Tsai.
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party was defeated in the unified local elections in November last year, and the approval rating of the administration has been sluggish. It seems that the aim is to rebuild in the future.
The new cabinet, led by Chen, is set to officially take office on the 31st of this month.