Yao Jen-to

Yao Jen-to (Chinese: 姚人多; pinyin: Yáo Rénduō; born 12 December 1969) is a Taiwanese politician who has been the Vice Chairperson and Secretary-General of Straits Exchange Foundation since 21 June 2018.

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Yao.
Yao Jen-to
姚人多
Vice Chairperson and Secretary-General of Straits Exchange Foundation
Assumed office
21 June 2018
ChairpersonKatharine Chang
Preceded byKo Cheng-heng
Deputy Secretary-General to the President of the Republic of China
In office
10 August 2016 – 20 June 2018
PresidentTsai Ing-wen
Secretary-GeneralLin Bih-jaw
Liu Chien-sin (acting)
Joseph Wu
Liu Chien-sin (acting)
Chen Chu
Preceded byTseng Hou-jen
Personal details
Born12 December 1969 (1969-12-12) (age 50)
Taiwan
NationalityRepublic of China
Political partyDemocratic Progressive Party
Alma materNational Taiwan University
University of Essex

Education

Yao obtained his bachelor's degree in sociology from National Taiwan University and doctoral degree from University of Essex in the United Kingdom.

Political career

Yao had been working as a security adviser to President Tsai Ing-wen when, on 10 August 2016, he was appointed Deputy Secretary-General of the Presidential Office.[1] On 20 June 2018 he resigned from the presidential office position and took the role of Vice Chairperson and Secretary-General of Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) the following day as confirmed by SEF spokesperson.

Political stance

In 2013 during a public forum, Yao as a member of Democratic Progressive Party made a statement that Taiwan independence movement has lost its popularity among the public in Taiwan and urged the Party to facilitate democratization in China by promoting Taiwan's experiences in furthering democracy, freedom and human rights.[2]

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References
  1. "Yao Jen-to appointed PO deputy secretary-general". The China Post. 10 August 2016. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
  2. "Presidential Office's Yao appointed to SEF post". Taipei Times. 22 June 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2018.


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