Lin Mei-chu
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| 林美珠 | |
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| 4th Minister of Labor | |
| In office 8 February 2017 – 26 February 2018 | |
| Prime Minister | Lin Chuan William Lai |
| Deputy | Liau Huei-fang |
| Preceded by | Kuo Fang-yu |
| Succeeded by | Hsu Ming-chun |
| 30th Minister of the Mongolian and Tibetan Affairs Commission | |
| In office 20 May 2016 – 8 February 2017 | |
| Prime Minister | Lin Chuan |
| Preceded by | Jaclyn Tsai |
| Succeeded by | Hsu Jan-yau[1] |
| Minister without Portfolio | |
| In office 20 May 2016 – 8 February 2017 | |
| Prime Minister | Lin Chuan |
| Deputy Magistrate of Chiayi County | |
| In office 17 May 2010 – December 2014 | |
| Magistrate | Helen Chang |
| Political Deputy Minister of the Interior | |
| In office August 2006 – 19 May 2008 | |
| Minister | Lee I-yang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1953-11-12) 12 November 1953 (age 70) Taipei, Taiwan |
| Nationality | Taiwan |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Wu Ming-hung |
| Relatives | Tsai Ing-wen (cousin) |
| Alma mater | National Chengchi University |
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Lin Mei-chu (Chinese: 林美珠; pinyin: Lín Měizhū; born 12 November 1953) is a Taiwanese politician. She was the Minister of Labor from 8 February 2017 until 22 February 2018.
Lin obtained her bachelor's and master's degrees in law from National Chengchi University in 1976 and 1982, respectively.[2]
She was appointed to head the Mongolian and Tibetan Affairs Commission in April 2016.[3] Lin stated in June, shortly after taking office on 20 May 2016, that she preferred handing over the MTAC's functions to other government agencies.[4][5]
In February 2017, she replaced Kuo Fang-yu as minister of labor.[6] On 22 February 2018, she tendered her resignation from the ministry, citing health reasons. She was replaced by Deputy Minister Su Li-chiung.[7]
Lin was named chair of the Taiwan Asset Management Corporation on 13 December 2018. The next day, she announced her resignation.[8]
Lin Mei-chu and the incumbent President of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen are cousins.[9] Her husband, Wu Ming-hung, is the incumbent President of the Supreme Administrative CourtofTaiwan.
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