Hwang Jung-chiou (; born 10 October 1952) was the chairman of

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(Taipower), the state-owned electric power utility company of the Republic of China, from 2012 until 2016. Previously, he had served as the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Republic of China from 2009 to 2012.

Education

Hwang obtained his bachelor's degree in electronics engineering from Chung Yuan Christian University in 1975. He then obtained his master's degree in computer engineering from

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in 1979 and doctoral degree in information engineering from the same university in 1989.

Taipower chairmanship

Chairmanship appointment

Hwang was appointed as the chairman of Taipower in May 2012 due to public outcry over the hikes of electricity and fuel rates in that year.

Taiwan's fourth nuclear power plant

Speaking in February 2013 regarding the controversial

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construction in Gongliao,

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, Hwang said that Taipower had already asked

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s to evaluate any possible condition so that Taipower can deal with the issues seriously. He further added that Taipower will keep continue to improving its performance by the end of that year. He also hoped that the increase of electricity prices may help to offset the loss by having higher fuel price for power generation made by Taipower.

Chairmanship resignation

Hwang tendered his resignation in July 2016 citing health reasons.

References

1952 births Chung Yuan Christian University alumni Living people Taiwanese Ministers of Economic Affairs National Chiao Tung University alumni {{Taiwan-politician-stub