Andrew Nien-dzu Yang
Yang Nien-dzu | |
|---|---|
| 楊念祖 | |
| 29th Minister of National Defense of the Republic of China | |
| In office 1 August 2013 – 6 August 2013 | |
| Deputy | Kao Kuang-chi |
| Preceded by | Kao Hua-chu |
| Succeeded by | Kao Kuang-chi (acting) Yen Ming |
| 7th Deputy Minister of National Defense (Policy) of the Republic of China | |
| In office 17 September 2009 – 1 August 2013 | |
| Minister | Kao Hua-chu |
| Preceded by | Chang Liang-jen |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Hsia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 May 1955 (age 70) Taipei, Taiwan |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
| Education | Fu Jen Catholic University (BA) University of Reading (MA) London School of Economics (MSc) Wolfson College, Oxford |
Yang Nien-dzu (Chinese: 楊念祖; pinyin: Yáng Niànzǔ; born 15 May 1955), also known by his English name Andrew Nien-dzu Yang, was the 29th Minister of National Defense of the Republic of China, having served 1–6 August 2013. Before this, he was the Deputy Minister of National Defense from 2009 to 2013.