About Chao Yao-dong
Lived 1916 – 2008 (aged 91). Chao Yao-dong was a Chinese economist and politician.
Chao Yao-tung (; 1916 – 20 August 2008) was a Taiwanese economist.
Life and career Chao was born in Jiangsu in 1916. He graduated from Wuhan University with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in mechanical engineering in 1940. He then completed graduate studies in the United States, where he earned a Master of Science (M.S.) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1947.
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.
Chao Yao-tung died of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome on 20 August 2008, at the age of 92.
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Who was Chao Yao-dong?
Taiwanese politician (1916-2008)
When was Chao Yao-dong born?
Chao Yao-dong was born on 29 September 1916 in Jiangsu.
When did Chao Yao-dong die?
Chao Yao-dong died on 20 August 2008 in Taipei.
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Chao Yao-dong was an economist and politician.
What nationality was Chao Yao-dong?
Chao Yao-dong was Chinese.
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