Chan Ting-i (Chinese: 詹婷怡; pinyin: Zhān Tíngyí) is a Taiwanese politician. She is also known by the name Nicole Chan.[1]

Nicole Chan
Chan Ting-i
詹婷怡
Chairperson of National Communications Commission of the Republic of China
In office
1 August 2016 – 3 April 2019
Preceded byHoward S.H. Shyr
Succeeded byChen Yaw-shyang (acting)
Personal details
Born1968 (age 55–56)
NationalityRepublic of China
EducationNational Taiwan University (LLB)
University of London (LLM)
National Chengchi University (MBA)

Early life and education

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Chan's father Chan Yi-chang was a member of the Kuomintang and served on the Control Yuan.[2] Chan Tang-i obtained her Bachelor of Laws degree from National Taiwan University in 1990, a Master of Laws from the University of London in the United Kingdom in 1990, and a Master of Business Administration from National Chengchi University in 2008.[2][3]

National Communications Commission

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Chan became the chairperson of the National Communications Commission on 1 August 2016.[4] She resigned the position on 3 April 2019.[5]

Later career

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The Taiwan Network Information Center nominated Chan for a seat on the board of DotAsia Organisation. Voting was held in January 2020, and she was elected with the highest vote share.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Strong, Matthew (2 April 2019). "Taiwan NCC chairwoman tenders resignation over handling of fake news". Taiwan News. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  2. ^ a b Shan, Shelley (3 April 2019). "NCC chairwoman Chan steps down". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  3. ^ Executive Yuan (21 March 2012). "CHAN Ting-I, Minister, National Communications Commission". Executive Yuan Republic of China (Taiwan). Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  4. ^ COMMISSION, NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS (3 January 2008). "Commissioners". National Communications Commission Republic of China (Taiwan). Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  5. ^ Liu, Lee-jung; Chung, Yu-chen (2 April 2019). "NCC chief quits amid criticism over failure to tackle fake news". Central News Agnency. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  6. ^ Shan, Shelley (14 February 2020). "Former NCC chair Nicole Chan elected to DotAsia board". Taipei Times. Retrieved 14 February 2020.