Hsu Szu-chien

Hsu Szu-chien

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Hsu Szu-chien is the Deputy Secretary-General of Taiwan's National Security Council, known for his emphasis on the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait for global security and development. He advocates for leveraging Taiwan's strategic geopolitical position and its leadership in the semiconductor and information technology sectors to advance the nation's interests.

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Deputy Minister of National Defense Hsu Szu-chien attended a handover ceremony in the US for two of the MQ-9Bs.

First batch of SkyGuardian drones arrives in Taiwan
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-21
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Vice Defense Minister Hsu Szu-chien told reporters that the defense ministry has established rules of engagement regarding contingencies.

Military police deploy tactical vehicles in Taipei key facility drill
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-06
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Deputy Minister of National Defense Hsu Szu-chien said that the military must have a higher budget to expedite the acquisition of needed weapon systems.

About NT$900bn to go to foreign arms, official says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-15
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Vice Minister of National Defense Hsu Szu-chien announced that four additional arms sales packages for Taiwan are yet to be notified to the US Congress.

More US arms sales are in the pipeline: official
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-15
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Vice Minister of National Defense Hsu Szu-chien said that four additional packages for Taiwan had yet to be formally notified to Congress.

More US arms sales in the pipeline, vice defense minister says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-15
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Vice Minister of National Defense Hsu Szu-chien said the amendment would only affect the residents of the Tsu Ren Eighth Village.

Military dependents’ village deliberations unfruitful
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-13
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Vice Minister of National Defense Hsu Szu-chien spoke to reporters about military preparedness in response to threats.

Military have plan to protect Lai: Hsu
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-12
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Vice Minister of National Defense Hsu Szu-chien spoke to reporters about Taiwan's preparedness for potential attacks.

Taiwan ‘prepared’ for Venezuela-style attack: MND
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-11
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Vice Minister of National Defense Hsu Szu-chien stated that the PLA activity around Taiwan has doubled.

PLA activity around Taiwan doubles
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-24
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Hsu Szu-chien has been appointed as vice defense minister by President William Lai.

NSC advisor Hsu Szu-chien named vice defense minister
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-28
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Then-National Security Council deputy secretary-general Hsu Szu-chien stated that APEC’s decision-making process is based on consensus.

Official backs Taiwan’s APEC access
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-08
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Hsu Szu-chien, an advisor to the National Security Council, explained that APEC's decision-making process is based on consensus.

US to ensure Taiwan’s ‘equal’ participation in 2026 APEC
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-07
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National Security Council Adviser Hsu Szu-chien engaged in a panel discussion at the Warsaw Security Forum.

Think tanks help shape narrative
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-05
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Hsu Szu-chien, who is an adviser to the NSC, led a delegation to visit NATO headquarters while in Brussels.

Delegation visited NATO HQ, report says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-04
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Former National Security Council deputy secretary-general Hsu Szu-chien became an advisory committee member on the council.

US senator urges deeper US-Taiwan ties
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-05
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Hsu has served as deputy minister of foreign affairs and president of the Taiwan Foundation of Democracy.

Lai appoints new security council deputies
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-01
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Hsu Szu-chien is to be succeeded by Presidential Office spokesperson Lii Wen.

Cabinet reshuffle expected - Taipei Times
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-08-22
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Hsu Szu-chien is to replace Alexander Yui as the National Security Council Deputy Secretary-General.

No reshuffling of diplomatic officials: source
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-08-22
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Lii Wen
Lii Wen

National Security Council Deputy Secretary-General Hsu Szu-chien today attends a meeting of the Legislative Yuan’s Judiciary and Organic Laws Committee in Taipei.

Committees vote to unfreeze government budgets
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-05-26
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Hsu Szu-chien is the Deputy Secretary-General of the National Security Council and highlights the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

US-Taiwan ties are key to peace, AIT chief says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-05-24
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