(Central News Agency reporters Ye Suping and You Kaixiang, Taipei, 25th) President-elect Lai Ching-te announced today the national security personnel, among which Gu Lixiong, secretary-general of the National Security Council, will be transferred to the position of defense minister. When Lai Qingde introduced Gu Lixiong, he emphasized that given the current situation, Gu Lixiong could be said to be the “best choice” to serve as Minister of Defense. He had “high hopes” for Gu Lixiong’s performance during his tenure as Minister of Defense.
Gu Lixiong’s profile
- Birthday: October 31, 1958
- Education: Master of Laws, New York University, Department of Law, National Taiwan University School of Law
- Experience: Secretary-General of the National Security Council, Chairman of the Financial Supervisory Commission, Chairman of the Party Property Council, Legislator, Senior Partner Lawyer of Wanguo Law Firm, President of the Taiwan Association for the Promotion of Human Rights, Chairman of the Civil Judicial Reform Foundation, Chairman of the Taiwan Law Society, China Chairman of the National Federation of Lawyers Associations of the Republic of China, Chairman of the Taipei Bar Association
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the informal Foreign Minister Lin Jialong, the informal Secretary-General of the National Security Council Wu Zhaoxie, the informal Secretary-General of the Presidential Office Pan Meng’an, the informal Mainland Affairs Council Chairman Qiu Chuizheng, the informal Chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation Zheng Wencan, the informal Chairman of the Retirement Committee Yan Defa, and the National Security Director Cai Mingyan remain in office.
Lai Qingde introduced Gu Lixiong at the press conference. He said that everyone knows that before entering the government, Gu Lixiong was a very well-known lawyer and a victor in the court. Gu Lixiong accompanied many democratic activists for many years. Everyone All very complimentary.
Lai Qingde said that Gu Lixiong took over as the chairman of the Financial Supervisory Committee and the secretary-general of the National Security Council when everyone was unexpected. But what is even more amazing is that Gu Lixiong did every job very well. He was appointed as the chairman of the Financial Supervisory Committee. It is very commendable to win the recognition of the society within the country and the recognition of the international community during the tenure of the Secretary-General of the National Security Council.
Lai Qingde pointed out that the special invitation to Gu Lixiong as Minister of National Defense this time is focused on future national defense work. It is not only national defense business, but also involves national security and diplomatic cooperation. Even when promoting national defense, Social communication is a must. Therefore, given the current situation, Gu Lixiong can be said to be the “best choice” to serve as Minister of Defense. He has “high hopes” for Gu Lixiong’s performance during his tenure as Minister of Defense.
In addition, when answering questions from the media, Lai Qingde further explained that Gu Lixiong used to serve as Secretary-General of the National Security Council and was very involved in national security and national defense work. Today’s national defense work is not only national defense affairs, but also takes on national security, diplomacy and international cooperation, and even promotes social communication for national defense. In other words, the current Minister of National Defense is different from the past who only focused on national defense affairs. Gu Lixiong has talents in many aspects, so Gu Lixiong is the best choice to serve as Minister of National Defense now, and I believe he can achieve good results. (Editor: Lin Xingmeng) 1130425
