Taiwan President Appoints 'Semiconductor Queen's' Father as Advisor

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has unveiled a new roster of advisors, notably including Su Chun-huai, the father of AMD CEO Lisa Su. Su Chun-huai, who also serves as the chairman of the New York Taiwan Center, has been appointed as a Presidential Office advisor.

Su, originally from Tainan, holds a master's degree in mathematics from National Tsing Hua University and a Ph.D. in statistics from Columbia University. He has long resided in New York, where he has been an active figure in local Taiwanese communities and overseas affairs. His appointment highlights a connection between the tech industry and political advisory roles.

In addition to Su Chun-huai, five other individuals have been appointed as new advisors. The list also includes updates to the National Policy Advisor positions, with 12 new appointments. These roles, along with the Presidential Office advisors, are unpaid and limited by term length, not exceeding the president's tenure.

The Presidential Office currently has 29 advisors and 71 national policy consultants, adhering to the organizational law's limits of 30 advisors and 90 consultants. The full list of appointees has been published on the Presidential Office website.