Andrew Nien-dzu Yang Yang Nien-dzu | |
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| 楊念祖 | |
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| 29th Minister of National Defense of the Republic of China | |
| In office 1 August 2013[1] – 6 August 2013 | |
| Deputy | Kao Kuang-chi |
| Preceded by | Kao Hua-chu |
| Succeeded by | Kao Kuang-chi (acting)[2] Yen Ming |
| 7th Deputy Minister of National Defense (Policy) of the Republic of China | |
| In office 17 September 2009 – 1 August 2013 | |
| Minister | Kao Hua-chu |
| Preceded by | Chang Liang-jen |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Hsia[3] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 May 1955 (age 69) Taipei, Taiwan |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
| Education | Fu Jen Catholic University (BA) London School of Economics (MSc) |
Andrew Nien-dzu Yang (Chinese: 楊念祖; pinyin: Yáng Niànzǔ; born 15 May 1955) was the 29th Minister of National Defense of the Republic of China, having served 1–6 August 2013. Before this, he was the Deputy Minister of National Defense from 2009 to 2013.[4][5]
- ^ Yu, Ann (30 July 2013). "Defense Chief Exits in Cabinet Reshuffle", The China Post
- ^ Shih, Hsiu-chuan (7 August 2013). "Yang Resigns as Defense Minister after Six Days", Taipei Times
- ^ "Representative to Indonesia named to MND deputy post - Taipei Times". taipeitimes.com. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
- ^ Taiwan Matters (18 September 2009). "Andrew Yang Appointed as Taiwan's Deputy Minister of Defense", The Taiwan Walk
- ^ "PLA Modernization and Taiwan National Defense Policy". Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies. 22 April 2011. Archived from the original on 2014-08-26. Retrieved 2013-03-16.