About Lin Bih-jaw
Born 1949. Lin Bih-jaw is a Taiwanese and Chinese politician and internationalist.
Lin Bih-jaw (; born 20 January 1949) is a Taiwanese political scientist and politician who served as the Secretary-General to the President from May to October 2016.
Education Lin graduated from National Chengchi University with a bachelor's degree in diplomacy in 1970, then completed graduate studies in the United Kingdom. He earned a master's degree in political science from the University of Manchester in 1974 and his Ph.D. in international politics from the University of Wales in 1981.
After receiving his doctorate, Lin became a professor and later the vice president of National Chengchi University.
Political career Lin was appointed Secretary-General to the President in April 2016, and served under Tsai Ing-wen until 20 October 2016, a day after he had tendered his resignation. He cited his intention to resume writing as the main reason for his resignation.
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Who is Lin Bih-jaw?
Taiwanese politician
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Lin Bih-jaw was born on 20 January 1949 in Taiwan.
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Lin Bih-jaw is a politician and internationalist.
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Lin Bih-jaw is Taiwanese and Chinese.
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