Chi Lien-cheng
TaiwanpoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Chi Lien-cheng is a Taiwanese politician and Minister Without Portfolio, known for his involvement in government initiatives related to disaster preparedness and urban resilience. Recently, he participated in an air raid drill in Taipei, emphasizing the importance of compliance and safety measures during such exercises.
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Chi Lien-cheng ruled to downgrade the land area red alert to yellow.
Trains service normal as Hualien barrier lake alert downgradedTaiwan· 2026-07-20Chi Lien-cheng, the CEOC head and Minister Without Portfolio, ordered the Ministry of Agriculture to monitor the barrier lake’s integrity daily.
Hualien remains on red alert as barrier lake holdsTaiwan· 2026-07-17
Minister Without Portfolio Chi Lien-cheng said it was decided that the 'red' flood alert should be issued.
Red flood alert issued for Hualien barrier lakeTaiwan· 2026-07-16
Cho instructed Minister Without Portfolio Chi Lien-cheng to convene a flood-preparedness meeting.
Disaster preparations for Typhoon Bavi complete, premier saysTaiwan· 2026-07-09
Minister Without Portfolio Chi Lien-cheng stated that the barrier lake is about 20km upstream from Wanrong Township.
Rain prompts alerts, evacuations near Wanli barrier lakeTaiwan· 2026-06-27Minister Without Portfolio Chi Lien-cheng discussed the role of personnel in campus security during a radio interview.
EDITORIAL: Young people need more supportTaiwan· 2026-06-27
Minister Without Portfolio Chi Lien-cheng announced plans to set up 9,000 drug-inspection points near schools to curb off-campus drug use.
Authorities plan 9,000 drug-inspection points near schoolsTaiwan· 2026-06-23Minister Without Portfolio Chi Lien-cheng said in a radio interview today that the barrier lake could begin overflowing in 10 to 20 days.
New Hualien barrier lake at risk of overflowTaiwan· 2026-06-23Minister Without Portfolio Chi Lien-cheng said in a radio interview today that the government plans to step up efforts to combat drug abuse on school campuses.
Government to boost drug enforcement around schoolsTaiwan· 2026-06-23Minister Without Portfolio Chi Lien-cheng added the government will build four lines of defense to block drugs from entering the country at source.
Cabinet approves drug driving-related draft amendmentsTaiwan· 2026-06-19
Chi Lien-cheng told a news conference that with the water level stable in the lake, dredging operations in the river ongoing.
Red alert lifted for Mataian River barrier lakeTaiwan· 2025-10-22
Chi Lien-cheng, the CEOC chief coordinator, announced a three-phased compulsory evacuation plan for Hualien County’s Mataian River disaster zone.
CEOC unveils three-phase evacuation planTaiwan· 2025-10-17Chi Lien-cheng announced the evacuation plan for Hualien County’s Mataian River disaster zone at a press conference.
Mataian River area prepares for 3-stage evacuation ahead of potential typhoonTaiwan· 2025-10-16Chi Lien-cheng is the chief coordinator of the Central Emergency Operation Center who announced the evacuation plan.
Evacuation plan for Mataian River area announcedTaiwan· 2025-10-14
Minister Without Portfolio Chi Lien-cheng is the chief coordinator of disaster relief efforts in Hualien County.
Legislature passes Ragasa relief bill straight to second readingTaiwan· 2025-10-14
Minister Without Portfolio Chi Lien-cheng is the chief coordinator of disaster relief efforts in Hualien County.
Guangfu Township still on red alertTaiwan· 2025-10-14
Chi Lien-cheng is the chief coordinator of the Central Emergency Operation Center overseeing recovery efforts in Hualien County.
Thousands spend holiday helping with Hualien recoveryTaiwan· 2025-10-10Chi Lien-cheng is the chief coordinator of the Central Emergency Operation Center.
Super Typhoon Ragasa death toll climbs to 19Taiwan· 2025-10-08
Chi Lien-cheng is the chief coordinator of the Central Emergency Operation Center.
Body found near quarry brings flood death toll to 19Taiwan· 2025-10-08
Chi Lien-cheng, chief coordinator at the Central Emergency Operation Center, mentioned that a deputy health minister would visit Lin Hung-sen’s family.
‘Shovel superhero’ Lin Hung-sen dies at age 48Taiwan· 2025-10-07
Central Emergency Operation Center chief coordinator Chi Lien-cheng said a deputy health minister would pay a condolence visit to Lin's family.
Premier honors fallen volunteer, urges safety in recovery workTaiwan· 2025-10-07Chi Lien-cheng is the chief coordinator at the Central Emergency Operations Center.
Survey team finds severe damage at barrier lakeTaiwan· 2025-10-06CEOC chief coordinator Chi Lien-cheng reported on the progress of cleanup work in Guangfu.
Guangfu cleanup work is making progress: CEOCTaiwan· 2025-10-05
Central Emergency Operations Center chief coordinator Chi Lien-cheng said that volunteers are welcome and would be assigned work upon arrival.
Taiwanese spend holiday helping typhoon victimsTaiwan· 2025-10-04
Minister Without Portfolio Chi Lien-cheng inspected the basement of the Songshan District Administration Center during the drill.
Residents see little difference in air raid drillsTaiwan· 2025-07-18
