Andrew Nien-dzu Yang

Andrew Nien-dzu Yang (Chinese: 楊念祖; pinyin: Yáng Niànzǔ; born 15 May 1955) 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.

For other people named Andrew Yang, see Andrew Yang (disambiguation).
In this Chinese name, the family name is Yang.
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
DeputyKao Kuang-chi
Preceded byKao Hua-chu
Succeeded byKao 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
MinisterKao Hua-chu
Preceded byChang Liang-jen
Succeeded byAndrew Hsia
Personal details
Born15 May 1955 (1955-05-15) (age 68)
Taipei, Taiwan
NationalityRepublic of China
Alma materFu Jen Catholic University
London School of Economics and Political Science
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