Taiwan’s president has chosen his former chief of staff to replace Prime Minister Frank Hsieh, who has resigned after less than a year in the post.
Su Tseng-chang is a former human rights lawyer and co-founder of the island’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party.
Announcing the appointment, President Chen Shui-bian said he had confidence in Mr Su’s “wisdom and integrity”.
Frank Hsieh resigned on Tuesday, accepting blame for the DPP’s recent defeat in local government elections.
See also: Su Tseng-chang nominated as Taiwan’s new premier from Reuters.
