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Chen Chien-jen is to become Taiwan’s new premier, President Tsai Ing-wen announced on Friday morning. Announcing the appointment in Taipei on Friday, President Tsai said, “Today I announced that former VP Chen Chien-jen will take over as head of the cabinet from Su Tseng-chang.” The president expressed hope in the new cabinet led by Chen Chien-jen and said that the year 2023 will be critical for Taiwan’s development. The move comes as part of a cabinet reshuffle following heavy losses for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) at local elections last year.Former Premier Su Tseng-chang submitted his resignation last week...
