Age, Biography and Wiki
Lin Chuan was born on 13 December, 1951 in Zuoying, Kaohsiung County, Taiwan, is a Taiwanese economist and politician. Discover Lin Chuan's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?
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| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
13 December 1951 |
| Birthday |
13 December |
| Birthplace |
Zuoying, Kaohsiung County, Taiwan |
| Nationality |
China
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He is a member of famous economist with the age 72 years old group.
Lin Chuan Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Lin Chuan height not available right now. We will update Lin Chuan's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Lin Chuan's Wife?
His wife is Wu Pei-ling (m. 2002)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Wu Pei-ling (m. 2002) |
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| Children |
2 daughters |
Lin Chuan Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lin Chuan worth at the age of 72 years old? Lin Chuan’s income source is mostly from being a successful economist. He is from China. We have estimated Lin Chuan's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
economist |
Lin Chuan Social Network
Timeline
Lin Chuan (born 13 December 1951) is a Taiwanese economist and politician who served as prime minister of Taiwan (Premier of the Executive Yuan) from 2016 to 2017, he is the first cabinet head under the Tsai Ing-wen government.
Before his premiership, he have also served as the Minister of Budget, Accounting and Statistics and Minister of Finance during Chen Shui-bian's presidency.
Lin is of Mainland Chinese descent, and was born in Kaohsiung on 13 December 1951.
He graduated from Fu Jen Catholic University with a bachelor's degree in economics in 1974, before earning a master's in public finance from National Chengchi University in 1978.
Lin returned to the study of economics in the United States, obtaining his doctorate in the subject at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign in 1984.
He served as the Minister of the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics of the Executive Yuan from 2000 to 2002 and Minister of Finance from 2002 to 2006.
Lin married Wu Pei-ling in September 2002 and has two daughters from a previous marriage.
After stepping down as finance minister in 2006, Lin served on the board of multiple companies and led two think tanks.
He also served within Taipei City Government as head of the city's Department of Finance, Taipei City Government.
Following Tsai Ing-wen's victory in the 2016 presidential election, Lin was selected as a co-convener of Tsai's transition team set up to manage the transfer of power from the outgoing Ma Ying-jeou administration.
Soon after his appointment to the transition team, Lin became the subject of national media speculation linking him to several government posts within the Tsai administration.
In February 2016, Lin was chosen to lead a task force that explored the possibility of joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
On 15 March 2016, president-elect Tsai Ing-wen named Lin as the premier.
He was confirmed by the Legislative Yuan soon after and took office on 20 May 2016.
On 4 September 2017 he resigned as premier reportedly to bolster Tsai's declining popularity.
Shortly after stepping down, Lin was awarded the Order of Propitious Clouds.
On 15 January 2018, Lin Chuan took over the Chairman of TTY Biopharm Company Limited.
