# Lin Chuan

_Taiwanese politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-10

> Lin Chuan is a Taiwanese economist, lawyer, and politician who served as the Premier of the Republic of China from 2016 to 2017. He was the first cabinet head under the Tsai Ing-wen government. Before his premiership, he had also served as the Minister of Budget, Accounting and Statistics and Minister of Finance during Chen Shui-bian's presidency.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 13 December 1951 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8997373#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Zuoying District ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8997373#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Taiwan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8997373#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; economist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8997373#P106))
- **Political party:** independent politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8997373#P102))
- **Education:** Fu Jen Catholic University; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; National Chengchi University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8997373#P69))
- **Positions held:** Premier of the Republic of China (20 May 2016 – 8 September 2017); Minister of Finance (2 December 2002 – 25 January 2006) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8997373#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of Propitious Clouds ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8997373#P166))

## Questions

**When was Lin Chuan born?**  
Lin Chuan was born on 13 December 1951 in Zuoying District.

**What positions has Lin Chuan held?**  
Positions held by Lin Chuan include: Premier of the Republic of China (2016–2017); Minister of Finance (2002–2006).

**Where did Lin Chuan study?**  
Lin Chuan was educated at Fu Jen Catholic University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, National Chengchi University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Lin Chuan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lin_Chuan) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q8997373](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8997373) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
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## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Lin Chuan". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/lin-chuan. Retrieved 15 November 2026.