Chiu Tzu-tsung explained

Chiu Tzu-tsung
Native Name:邱賜聰
Office1:Deputy Minister of Atomic Energy Council of the Republic of China
Minister1:Hsieh Shou-shing
Term Start1:2017
Predecessor1:Huang Tsing-tung
Nationality:Republic of China
Alma Mater:National Tsing Hua University

Chiu Tzu-tsung is a Taiwanese politician who has been the Deputy Minister of the Atomic Energy Council of the Republic of China since 2017.[1]

Education

Chiu obtained his bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from National Tsing Hua University in 1975 and master's degree in nuclear science from the same university in 1979.[2]

Careers

Atomic Energy Council

In the Atomic Energy Council, he has been the director of Fuel Cycle and Materials Administration, director of Department of Nuclear Regulation, director of Department of Planning, director of Department of Radiation Protection, executive secretary of Legal Affairs Committee and engineering superintendent and chief executive secretary.[2]

In June 2017, Chiu reiterated the plan to make Taiwan nuclear-free by 2025 and to decommission nuclear power plants on schedule.[3]

On 21–23 September 2017, Chiu will become the commander-in-chief for the annual safety drill which will take place around Kuosheng Nuclear Power Plant in Wanli District, New Taipei, in which 10,000 personnel will be mobilized. Health and Welfare Deputy Minister Hsueh Jui-yuan and Economic Affairs Deputy Minister Yang Wei-fuu will become deputy commanders.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nuclear dumping inquiry inconclusive. 19 February 2017. Taipei Times. 19 September 2017.
  2. Web site: Minister and Deputy Ministers. Atomic Energy Council. 19 September 2017.
  3. Web site: Taipower Plans to Reactivate Reactor 2 at NPP No. 3. 8 June 2017. National Policy Foundation. 19 September 2017.
  4. Web site: Nuclear safety drill to be held outside plant for first time. Chia-nan. Lin. 19 September 2017. Taipei Times. 19 September 2017.