Chao Yao-tung (Chinese: 趙耀東; 1916 – 20 August 2008) was a Taiwanese politician, and economist.

Chao Yao-tung
趙耀東
Minister of Council for Economic Planning and Development of the Republic of China
In office
1 June 1984 – 22 July 1988
Preceded byYu Kuo-hwa
Succeeded byFredrick Chien
Minister of Economic Affairs of the Republic of China
In office
1981–1984
Preceded byChang Kwang-shih (張光世)
Succeeded byHsu Li-teh
Personal details
Born1916
Died20 August 2008(2008-08-20) (aged 91–92)
Cause of deathMultiple organ dysfunction syndrome
NationalityRepublic of China

In 1971, Chao helped found China Steel. He was the Minister of Economic Affairs from 1981 to 1984. Chao then served as chairman of the Council for Economic Planning and Development until 1988. Alongside Li Kwoh-ting, Chao became known for his influence on the Taiwan Miracle.[1]

Chao Yao-tung died of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome on 20 August 2008, at the age of 92.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Copper, John F. (2010). The A to Z of Taiwan (Republic of China). Scarecrow Press. pp. 77–78. ISBN 9781461672197.
  2. ^ "Ex-Economics Minister Chao Yao-tung dies at 93". The China Post. 21 August 2008. Retrieved 4 September 2017.