Xavier Chang
Xavier Chang (張惇涵) is a prominent Taiwanese politician currently serving as the Presidential Office Deputy Secretary-General. He is set to be appointed as the new Secretary-General of the Executive Yuan, succeeding Kung Ming-hsin. Chang has previously held the role of spokesperson for the Presidential Office and is recognized for his involvement in key governmental discussions, particularly concerning economic policies. His upcoming appointment comes amidst a significant Cabinet reshuffle, indicating a shift in Taiwan's executive leadership aimed at addressing pressing economic challenges, including those arising from international trade negotiations.
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Presidential Office Deputy Secretary-General Xavier Chang said the policy package would require an estimated additional annual budget of NT$205 billion.
President outlines population strategy - Taipei Times
Taiwan· 2026-05-27Presidential Office Deputy Secretary-General Xavier Chang said the policy package would require an estimated additional annual budget of NT$205 billion.
Lai unveils 18-point population strategyTaiwan· 2026-05-27Executive Yuan Secretary-General Xavier Chang participated in a meeting regarding the negotiation team.
US tariffs closely monitored, Lai saysTaiwan· 2026-02-22
Xavier Chang is the Executive Yuan Secretary-General who commented on the legislative process regarding the budget bill.
Opposition seeking to impeach premierTaiwan· 2025-12-18
Xavier Chang is the Executive Yuan Secretary-General who commented on the legislative process.
Legislators move to impeach premierTaiwan· 2025-12-18
Cabinet Secretary-General Xavier Chang attended a meeting held by Lai as Democratic Progressive Party head.
Revenue allocation change blocked - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-12-13
Xavier Chang is the Executive Yuan Secretary-General who announced the Cabinet's amendments to raise funds for local governments.
Cabinet eyes NT$1.2tn for local governmentsTaiwan· 2025-11-20
Presidential Office Deputy Secretary-General Xavier Chang is seen at the press conference about the Cabinet’s draft amendments.
Cabinet submits draft for over NT$1 trillion in local government funding for 2026Taiwan· 2025-11-20Xavier Chang is the Executive Yuan Secretary-General who discussed the legislative reviews related to national security.
Law reviews based on security plans: officialTaiwan· 2025-10-31
Xavier Chang discussed the military court system overhaul to counter Chinese infiltration.
Military court system being overhauled to counter Chinese infiltration, official saysTaiwan· 2025-10-31Executive Yuan Secretary-General Xavier Chang is one of the committee’s executive secretaries.
Lai discusses circular economy, green plansTaiwan· 2025-10-30
Xavier Chang spoke with Liu Shyh-fang regarding the evacuation of residents along the Mataian River.
Volume, not faults, blamed for floodingTaiwan· 2025-09-24
Presidential Office Deputy Secretary-General Xavier Chang would take over Kung’s post as Executive Yuan secretary-general.
Cho introduces new Cabinet officialsTaiwan· 2025-08-28
Xavier Chang is the new Deputy Secretary-General of the Presidential Office.
Executive Yuan confirms new CabinetTaiwan· 2025-08-27
Xavier Chang is replacing Kung Ming-hsin as Executive Yuan secretary-general.
Sources say 15 ministers to change in reshuffleTaiwan· 2025-08-27
Xavier Chang would be appointed secretary-general of the Executive Yuan.
Cabinet reshuffle expected - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-08-22
Xavier Chang is expected to be appointed secretary-general of the Executive Yuan.
Xavier Chang expected to be new Secretary-General of Executive Yuan: sourceTaiwan· 2025-08-22