Former Executive Yuan Deputy Secretary-General Hsiao Chia-chi has been appointed minister without portfolio, the Executive Yuan announced today.
Hsiao, who holds a Ph.D. in architecture from the University of Edinburgh, has previously served as deputy mayor of Taichung City, deputy minister of the interior, and deputy secretary-general of the Executive Yuan. His extensive administrative experiences at central and local government levels will serve the nation well in advancing important policies, Executive Yuan officials said.