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Timothy Yang

1942 – 2026

Diplomat and former Secretary-General to the President of Taiwan

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About Timothy Yang

Lived 1942 – 2026 (aged 83). Timothy Yang was a Chinese and Taiwanese diplomat and politician.

Timothy Yang or Yang Chin-tien (; 1 July 1942 – 24 May 2026) was a Taiwanese diplomat and politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Secretary-General to the President of the Republic of China, under President Ma Ying-Jeou.

Early life and education Yang was born in Ershui, Changhua County, and earned his bachelor's degree in diplomacy from National Chengchi University.

Foreign Minister of the Republic of China (Taiwan) When veteran diplomat Francisco Ou resigned from the Cabinet of Premier Liu Chao-Shiuan in September 2009, President Ma Ying-Jeou named Yang to the post, to serve in the newly formed Cabinet of incoming Premier Wu Den-yih. Prior to becoming Foreign Minister, Yang served as representative to Ireland, Australia, and Indonesia. As Minister of Foreign Affairs he also held the position of vice-chairman within the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy.

ROC Presidential Office Secretary-General

ROC Presidential Office Building Truck Attack Commenting on the truck attack to the ROC Presidential Office Building in January 2014, Yang said that a team would be established and charged with improving security around the building.

Death Yang died on 24 May 2026, at the age of 83.

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Birth century
Education
National Chengchi University
Positions held
Secretary-General to the President, Republic of China, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China
Also known as
Yang Jintian

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Timothy Yang?

Diplomat and former Secretary-General to the President of Taiwan

When was Timothy Yang born?

Timothy Yang was born on 1 July 1942 in Nisui village.

When did Timothy Yang die?

Timothy Yang died on 25 May 2026 in Taipei.

What was Timothy Yang's occupation?

Timothy Yang was a diplomat and politician.

What nationality was Timothy Yang?

Timothy Yang was Chinese and Taiwanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Timothy Yang

· Wikidata: Q58182

· DBpedia: Timothy Yang

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