David Lin
David Lin Lin Yung-lo | |
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林永樂 | |
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
In office 2008–2010 | |
Minister | Francisco Ou Timothy Yang |
Taiwanese Representative to Indonesia | |
In office 2003 - 2007 | |
Succeeded by | Timothy Yang |
Taiwanese Ambassador to Grenada | |
In office 1997 - 2001 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 10 March 1950 Republic of China | (age 74)
Alma mater | National Chengchi University Georgetown University |
Lin Yung-lo (Chinese: 林永樂; pinyin: Lín Yǒnglè; born 10 March 1950), also known as David Lin, is a Taiwanese politician who was the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan. Since 2023, he has been serving as the chairman of the Association of Foreign Relations (AFR) since his election in late 2022.
Early life
David Lin graduated with a bachelor and master of commerce degree from the National Chengchi University in Taiwan. He earned his Master of Science degree from Georgetown University in the United States.
He was also a member of the Taipei
ROC Foreign Ministry
Minister of Foreign Affairs appointment
Lin was appointed to be the Minister of
ROC delegates refusal from Jakarta International Defense Dialogue
Commenting on the refusal for ROC delegates to attend the Jakarta International Defense Dialogue in Jakarta, Indonesia on 23–25 March 2013 by the event organizer, Lin said that the MOFA needed to communicate with the Indonesian counterpart on the exact reason for the sudden withdrawal of the invitation to the Taiwanese. Lin acknowledged that this may due to verbal protest from Beijing.[5]
ROC-Japan fishery agreement signing
After the historic signing on fishery agreement between ROC and Japan on 10 April 2013, at a press conference Lin said that the agreement didn't address the competing claims over the Diaoyutai Islands since both governments set aside the dispute at the moment.[6]
Taiwanese fisherman shooting incident
After the
On May 11, 2013, Lin held a meeting with
Mainland China trade mission establishment in São Tomé and Príncipe
Commenting on the establishment of Mainland China trade mission office in São Tomé and Príncipe in November 2013, Lin said that the decision is unlikely to affect the diplomatic relations between ROC and São Tomé and Príncipe since both side established diplomatic relations on 6 May 1997, but MOFA will review its existing assistance program to the African country and make any adjustment if necessary.[10]
Representative to the United Kingdom
Lin was appointed as Taiwan's representative to the United Kingdom, a post then held by Liu Chih-kung, shortly after stepping down as foreign minister.[11] He retired from the position in June 2020, and was succeeded by Kelly Hsieh.[12]
References
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- ^ "Taiwan, Japan ink fisheries agreement". Taipei Times. 2014-04-22. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
- ^ "Government slams Manila over death". Taipei Times. 2014-04-22. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
- ^ "Philippine envoy sorry over shooting". The China Post. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
- ^ "Death on the High Seas: Ma issues ultimatum over fisherman's death". Taipei Times. 2014-04-22. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
- ^ "Gambia says to cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan | Reuters". In.reuters.com. 2013-11-15. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
- ^ "New diplomatic postings are announced". Taipei Times. 16 July 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Foreign envoys announced". Taipei Times. 12 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.