Chen Shih-kai

Chen Shih-kai

politician Taiwan

Chen Shih-kai is the Minister of Transportation and Communications in Taiwan, known for his role in overseeing the nation's transportation policies and infrastructure. Recently, he has been in the news for announcing the Ministry's approval of Taiwan Railway Corporation's request to increase ticket prices, citing the need for financial adjustments after the company transitioned to a private enterprise. His leadership comes at a time when operational costs have significantly risen, necessitating a review of fare structures that had not been updated in over thirty years.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
98,490
Power
2,771$
Sentiment
6.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 3 6.67 0.38% +10% 23,816,775 98,490 $670,000 2,771$
Totals 3 23,816,775 98,490 $670,000 2,771$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Minister of Transportation and Communications Chen Shih-kai said he hopes that the budget to fund the plans would be implemented by March. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Birthday travel voucher draws begin soon

Taiwan Taiwan: Minister of Transportation and Communications Chen Shih-kai said that the ministry is mainly in charge of repairing roads in the region. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Premier vows more effort to restore Taroko park

Taiwan Taiwan: Minister of Transportation and Communications Chen Shih-kai said that the ministry’s subsidies are meant to encourage people to travel during the week. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Accommodation subsides coming next March to promote domestic tourism

Taiwan Taiwan: Minister of Transportation and Communications Chen Shih-kai told lawmakers at a meeting of the legislature’s Transportation Committee. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Subsidies for MRTs to be cut under KMT bills

Belize Belize: Chen Shih-kai is the Minister of Transportation and Communications in Taiwan. 8

Breaking Belize News – widely read Belizean news website: A call to support Taiwan’s participation in ICAO

Taiwan Taiwan: Minister of Transportation and Communications Chen Shih-kai said the ministry nearly gave up on the project. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: President Lai attends Danjiang Bridge ceremony

Taiwan Taiwan: Minister of Transportation and Communications Chen Shih-kai has written opinion pieces to be sent to foreign media firms urging the international community to support Taiwan’s inclusion in the ICAO. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Government vows to work toward ICAO and UN participation

Taiwan Taiwan: Chen at yesterday’s 'Traffic Safety Month' event told reporters that he would ensure that ministry officials fully comply with Cho’s directives. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: On-site driver rapid drug testing pending approval

Taiwan Taiwan: Chen Shih-kai is the Minister of Transportation and Communications who discussed budget allocations for airlines regarding military personnel. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Foreign visitors to reach 9m: agency