Yang Chin-long
Yang Chin-long | |
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| Born | June 5, 1953 Pingtung County, Taiwan |
| Occupation | Economist |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Known for | Governor of the Central Bank of Taiwan |
Yang Chin-long (; born 5 June 1953) is a Taiwanese economist currently serving as the Governor of the Central Bank of Taiwan.
Early life and education
Originating from Pingtung County in a family of modest farming background, Yang fulfilled his mandatory military duty with the Republic of China Marine Corps. He obtained a bachelor's degree in banking along with a master's degree from National Chengchi University, and later earned a doctorate in economics from the University of Birmingham in 1989.
Career
Upon completing his Ph.D., Yang began his career at Taiwan's Central Bank and advanced to the role of deputy governor in 2008. When Perng Fai-nan announced his retirement, Yang was among the contenders considered for the governor position. He officially assumed the role of Central Bank governor on 1 February 2018.
In 2019, Yang was awarded an A-grade on the Central Banker Report Card by Global Finance, highlighting his status as a leading central banker.