Hochen Tan Explained

Hochen Tan
Native Name:賀陳旦
Office1:Minister of Transportation and Communications of the Republic of China
Deputy1:Wang Kwo-tsai (political)
Fan Chih-ku, Wu Men-feng (administrative)
Term Start1:20 May 2016
Term End1:16 July 2018
Predecessor1:Chen Jian-yu
Successor1:Wu Hong-mo
Nationality:Republic of China
Party:Independent
Relatives:Hocheng Hong (brother)
Alma Mater:National Chung Hsing University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Hochen Tan (; born 6 December 1950) is a Taiwanese politician. He was the Minister of Transportation and Communications of the Republic of China from 20 May 2016 until 16 July 2018.[1] [2] He is the elder brother of Hocheng Hong.

Education

Hochen obtained his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from National Chung Hsing University in 1973, and his master's degree in urban and regional planning from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in the United States in 1980.[3]

Transportation and Communications Minister

2016 APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting

Hochen led a delegation from Taiwan to attend the APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting on 28–29 May 2016 in Peru.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hochen Tan set to attend APEC meeting in Peru.
  2. Web site: 院會室-語音. 21 March 2012.
  3. Web site: Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation ─ Officials.
  4. Web site: Incoming minister to promote Taiwan tourism at APEC meeting.