
Yang Chin-long
Yang Chin-long is the Governor of the Central Bank of Taiwan, known for his critical role in managing the country's monetary policy and foreign exchange stability. Under his leadership, the central bank has faced significant challenges, including defending the New Taiwan dollar against depreciation amid escalating trade tensions and heavy stock market outflows. Recently, he presented a report highlighting the central bank's record US$16.4 billion intervention in the foreign exchange market, as well as concerns regarding inflation and its potential impact on the economy.
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Governor Yang Chin-long told a news conference that the central bank kept interest rates unchanged to promote steady economic and financial development.
EDITORIAL: Central bank cautiously holds ratesCentral bank Governor Yang Chin-long pointed to a board at a news conference following the bank’s quarterly meeting in Taipei.
Central bank keeps rate unchangedCentral bank Governor Yang Chin-long said the central bank would seek to lower risks in foreign exchange reserves.
Central bank adjusting forex reservesCentral bank Governor Yang Chin-long stated that Taiwan’s GDP growth has been widely underestimated due to global demand for AI hardware.
Central bank maintains rates - Taipei TimesYang Chin-long, the central bank Governor, mentioned the need to review real-estate lending rules to assess their effectiveness.
Credit rules popular: poll - Taipei TimesCentral bank Governor Yang Chin-long took a cautious stance on stablecoins, saying they do not yet meet the standards needed to serve as pillars of the monetary system.
Central Bank governor cautious on stablecoinsCentral bank Governor Yang Chin-long speaks at the press conference in Taipei after the bank wrapped up a quarterly meeting.
US Treasury, Taiwan reaffirm pledges against currency manipulationGovernor Yang Chin-long announced the redesign of New Taiwan dollar banknotes to enhance anti-counterfeiting measures.
Central bank starts redesign of NT dollar notesYang Chin-long, the central bank Governor, announced plans to redesign the NT$500 note.
Central bank to redesign banknotes
Yang Chin-long is the Governor of the central bank who attended a hearing of the Legislative Yuan’s Finance Committee.
Central bank reports H1 net purchase of US$13bn
Yang Chin-long, the central bank Governor, warned that monetary easing could become necessary if Taiwan’s semiconductor and information technology sectors are affected.
EDITORIAL: Support needed for older industriesBank Governor Yang Chin-long told a news conference in Taipei following the bank’s quarterly board meeting.
Central bank keeps rate at 2%Yang Chin-long is the current central bank Governor who upholds the 'willow theory' approach.
NT dollar extends losing streak to its fifth session
Yang Chin-long played down the impact of local currency volatility at the last policy meeting.
NT dollar surges more than 2%
Central bank Governor Yang Chin-long stated that the strength of the NT dollar this year remained acceptable.
Competitive exporters offset toll of NT dollar rise
Central bank Governor Yang Chin-long speaks at a news conference at the bank in Taipei yesterday.
Central bank keeps interest rates stable
Central bank Governor Yang Chin-long speaks at a news conference at the central bank in Taipei.
Taiwan remains on US’ currency monitoring listCentral bank Governor Yang Chin-long has denied speculation that Taiwan was under pressure from the US Department of the Treasury to revalue the NT dollar.
EDITORIAL: Managing currency risks - Taipei TimesCentral bank Governor Yang Chin-long dismissed the possibility of Taiwan being labeled a currency manipulator by the US Department of the Treasury.
Taiwan would not be labeled ‘manipulator’: YangCentral bank Governor Yang Chin-long said that speculative activity had driven the sharp appreciation of the NT dollar.
NT dollar steadies, focus turns to tariffsGovernor Yang Chin-long commented on signs of speculators seeking to disrupt the NT dollar.
No currency manipulation: premier - Taipei TimesYang Chin-long, governor of Taiwan’s central bank, was forced to convene a hastily arranged press conference.
Taiwanese, Hong Kong dollar surge as Trump’s tariff war roils quiet corner of global marketsCentral bank Governor Yang Chin-long brought up the possibility of currency traders influencing the exchange rate.
Taiwan is not manipulating currency exchange rates: premier
Central bank Governor Yang Chin-long speaks at a news conference at the bank in Taipei yesterday.
Speculation spurs NT$’s jump: Yang
Central bank Governor Yang Chin-long spoke about the uncertainty surrounding US tariffs.
Minister outlines steps to tackle ‘origin laundering’Central bank Governor Yang Chin-long told lawmakers that the formula used by the US to calculate 'reciprocal' tariffs is unreasonable and too rough.
Tariff pause opens door for talks: LinTaiwan central bank governor Yang Chin-long said that there remained a great amount of uncertainty for the stock market about Trump's tariffs.
Taiwan says Trump tariff pause gives breathing room for more talksCentral Bank Governor Yang Chin-long met with Premier Cho to discuss financial market stabilization.
Lai, tech executives discuss tariff responseCentral bank Governor Yang Chin-long said at a news conference that inflation remains the bank’s top priority.
Central bank maintains policy ratesCentral bank Governor Yang Chin-long stated that prices were stable and inflation expectations might not be too high.
EDITORIAL: Markets await central bank rates





























