Cho Jung-tai
TaiwanpoliticianMaleb. 19616.7Global Dominance: 0.01%Cho Jung-tai is the Prime Minister of Taiwan, known for his stance on maintaining national security in the face of technological advancements. He recently announced a ban on the AI platform DeepSeek, citing concerns over information security and potential violations of copyright laws.
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Premier Cho Jung-tai speaks at a news conference in Taipei yesterday.
Cabinet approves drug driving-related draft amendmentsTaiwan· 2026-06-19
Premier Cho Jung-tai has instructed the ministry to communicate with all legislative caucuses regarding the proposal.
Executive Yuan proposes US$6.6bn drone budget billTaiwan· 2026-06-19
Cho Jung-tai expressed condolences and emphasized the need for safety measures following the crash.
T-34 trainer aircraft crash kills 2 experienced air force pilotsTaiwan· 2026-06-02
Premier Cho Jung-tai attended an interpellation session.
Lawmakers pass NT$8.81 billion arms procurement billTaiwan· 2026-05-29
Lai directed the Executive Yuan to establish a task force to implement the new population strategy and monitor progress, convened by Premier Cho Jung-tai.
President outlines population strategy - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2026-05-27
Lai directed the Executive Yuan to establish a task force to implement the new population strategy and monitor progress, convened by Premier Cho Jung-tai.
Lai unveils 18-point population strategyTaiwan· 2026-05-27Premier Cho Jung-tai attended the World Baseball Classic game between Taiwan and the Czech Republic in Tokyo yesterday.
Premier Cho makes surprise visit to Japan for WBCTaiwan· 2026-03-07
An opposition-backed motion to condemn Premier Cho Jung-tai over his refusal to countersign three legal amendments advanced to a second reading in the Legislature.
Motion condemning the premier advances to second readingTaiwan· 2026-03-07
Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo speaks as Premier Cho Jung-tai looks on at the Legislative Yuan in Taipei yesterday.
Opposition, Cabinet special budgets finally advanceTaiwan· 2026-03-06
Premier Cho Jung-tai would not countersign three legal amendments passed this year by the opposition-controlled legislature.
Premier refuses to countersign three more billsTaiwan· 2026-03-06Premier Cho Jung-tai said yesterday during a trip to check restoration progress since a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the area.
Taroko trails reopening as restoration continues following 2024 quakeTaiwan· 2026-03-06
Citing Premier Cho Jung-tai, Financial Supervisory Commission officials said that the stock market’s fall since the conflict’s outbreak remained within acceptable margins.
Over 200 citizens evacuated from Middle EastTaiwan· 2026-03-05
Premier Cho Jung-tai criticized the incremental compilation of the budget.
KMT’s NT$350bn defense plan not a ‘blank check’Taiwan· 2026-03-05
Premier Cho Jung-tai told lawmakers about Taiwan's LNG needs and emergency coordination.
Asia scrambles for alternatives to oil and gasTaiwan· 2026-03-03
Premier Cho Jung-tai told reporters at the legislature in Taipei about the trade deal with the US.
Trade deal waiting on US move, premier saysTaiwan· 2026-03-03
Premier Cho Jung-tai criticized the KMT leadership’s proposal, saying that the Cabinet’s NT$1.25 trillion bill is an integrated package.
KMT and TPP agree to deliberations on bill on FridayTaiwan· 2026-03-03
The premier Cho Jung-tai and the Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin answer questions from legislators.
No power rationing required: ministerTaiwan· 2026-03-03
Premier Cho Jung-tai said that Taiwan's negotiation team remains focused on ensuring that the bilateral trade deal remains intact despite the legal challenge to Trump's tariff policy.
Taiwan-US trade deal still in limbo, premier saysTaiwan· 2026-03-03Premier Cho Jung-tai said that the Ministry of Economic Affairs would activate an emergency mechanism.
No power rationing due to Middle East conflict, minister saysTaiwan· 2026-03-03
Premier Cho Jung-tai convened a meeting of the Cabinet in response to airstrikes by the US and Israel on Iran.
Cabinet responds to Mideast conflictTaiwan· 2026-03-02
Premier Cho Jung-tai in June last year said that the memorial hall would be turned into a democracy education park.
Group demands transition timeline - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2026-02-28
Premier Cho Jung-tai said yesterday that the lifetime limit on working holiday visas has been raised to two per person.
Taiwan, Japan raise working holiday visa limit to twice per personTaiwan· 2026-02-26
Premier Cho Jung-tai posed with Sadaharu Oh and President William Lai at the Presidential Office.
Lai honors baseball home run legend Sadaharu OhTaiwan· 2026-02-26
Premier Cho issued caution regarding Li Zhenxiu's eligibility to serve in public office.
Premier Cho issues caution over Li ZhenxiuTaiwan· 2026-02-26
Premier Cho Jung-tai said today that Taiwan and Japan have raised the lifetime limit on working holiday visas to two per person.
Taiwan, Japan working holiday limit now twice per personTaiwan· 2026-02-26Premier Cho Jung-tai advised against providing information to Legislator Li Zhenxiu until her eligibility is confirmed.
Cho temporarily advises against providing info to China-born lawmakerTaiwan· 2026-02-26Premier Cho Jung-tai told reporters that it would be inappropriate for opposition parties to take the lead on the matter.
Legislature sets defense budget reviewTaiwan· 2026-02-24Premier Cho Jung-tai told reporters that it would be inappropriate for opposition parties to take the lead on the matter.
Legislature to review special defense budget next weekTaiwan· 2026-02-24Premier Cho Jung-tai was also present at the tea gathering.
Lai ‘glad’ to deliver address before Legislative YuanTaiwan· 2026-02-23
Premier Cho Jung-tai said today that Taiwan’s most favored nation rates would not be affected by changes to US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Favorable rates unaffected by new US tariff policy: ChoTaiwan· 2026-02-23