Lin Shih-chia (politician)

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Lin Shih-chia
林世嘉
Lin in 2013
Member of the Legislative Yuan
In office
1 February 2012 – 15 July 2013
Succeeded byYeh Chin-lin
ConstituencyRepublic of China
Personal details
Born (1969-04-15) 15 April 1969 (age 55)
Taichung, Taiwan
Political partyTaiwan Solidarity Union (until 2013)
Alma materNational Taiwan University
National Yang-Ming University

Lin Shih-chia (Chinese: 林世嘉; born 15 April 1969) is a Taiwanese politician. She was elected to the Legislative Yuan in 2012, and served until July 2013, when she was expelled from the Taiwan Solidarity Union.

Education and non-political career[edit]

Lin studied public health at National Taiwan University and earned a master's degree in the subject from National Yang-Ming University.[1] Prior to her election to the Legislative Yuan, she was active in the Medical Professionals Alliance.[2][3] After leaving the legislature, Lin led the Peng Wan-ju Foundation.[4] In her return to the Medical Professionals Alliance, Lin took an active role in advocating for Taiwan's increased participation in the World Health Assembly.[5][6][7] Lin's editorials on the topic have appeared in the Taipei Times.[8][9]

Political career[edit]

Lin was elected as an at-large legislator representing the Taiwan Solidarity Union in January 2012.[10] She was expelled from the party in July 2013 for her support of an amendment to the Accounting Act,[11][12] losing her legislative seat to Yeh Chin-ling [zh] in August.[13] Prior to her expulsion from the legislature, Lin served as TSU caucus whip.[14][15]

As a lawmaker, Lin repeatedly denounced Chinese influence on Taiwan and elsewhere,[16][17] stating that Taiwan should share the ideals of democracy and liberty with the mainland.[18] In a March 2012 National Affairs Forum meeting, she remarked "Are we at the National or Area Affairs Forum?" indirectly criticizing the one country, two systems framework.[19] In May of that year, Lin attended a meeting of the World Health Assembly wearing a shirt that read "Taiwan is Taiwan, not China." She was then asked to leave the assembly.[20] Lin opposed the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement, signed in 2010, and the Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement of 2013.[21][22]

Lin objected to the use of ractopamine in beef,[23] and engaged in discussions and protests about the additive's use in United States beef imports to Taiwan.[24][25][26] She proposed a related amendment granting the legislature the right to review safety levels for pesticide and drug residue in food.[27] After the Codex Alimentarius Commission revised standards for ractopamine use, Lin advised against loosening Taiwanese regulations.[28] After a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy surfaced in the United States in April 2012, Lin proposed a ban on American beef imports in Taiwan.[29]

During her legislative tenure, Lin maintained an interest in nuclear energy,[30][31] the environment,[32] and medical care.[33][34] She made multiple attempts at legislative reform, proposing amendments to increase the influence of smaller political parties and women.[35][36][37]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Lin Shih-chia (8)". Legislative Yuan. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  2. ^ Su, Joy (28 May 2004). "NGOs want WHO membership". Taipei Times. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  3. ^ Huang, Jennifer (18 May 2011). "WHO NAME GAME: US secretary pans name change". Taipei Times. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  4. ^ Huang, Chia-lin; Chung, Jake (12 November 2015). "New lead in investigation of Peng Wan-ru murder". Taipei Times. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  5. ^ Chen, Hui-ping; Lee, Hsin-fang (8 May 2016). "WHO being turned into 'China's WHO': foundation director". Taipei Times. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  6. ^ "Taiwan's, China's delegations at WHA yet to meet". Taipei Times. 24 May 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  7. ^ Chung, Li-hua; Lin, Hui-chin (4 April 2017). "Government has plans to handle WHA invite: sources". Taipei Times. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  8. ^ Lin, Shih-chia (27 May 2015). "Taiwan's struggle to be recognized". Taipei Times. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  9. ^ Lin, Shih-chia (7 April 2017). "Sharing Taiwan's healthcare experience". Taipei Times. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  10. ^ Wang, Chris (19 January 2012). "TSU introduces new lawmakers". Taipei Times. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  11. ^ Wang, Chris (2 July 2013). "TSU revokes Lin Shih-chia's party membership". Taipei Times. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  12. ^ Wang, Chris (3 July 2013). "TSU chairman says Lin's expulsion was necessary". Taipei Times. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  13. ^ "New TSU legislators take oath of office in Taipei". Taipei Times. 11 February 2014. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  14. ^ Hsiao, Alison (26 April 2013). "Treat flu as matter of national security: DPP". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  15. ^ Hsiao, Alison (13 April 2013). "NHRI prepared for bird flu emergency". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  16. ^ Wang, Chris (20 March 2012). "Suspend all religious exchanges with China: TSU". Taipei Times. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  17. ^ Wang, Chris (3 October 2012). "Firm that handles military craft may have China link". Taipei Times. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  18. ^ Chen, Hui-ping; Tseng, Wei-chen (17 March 2012). "China accuses MAC of being 'passive'". Taipei Times. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  19. ^ Mo, Yan-chih; Shih, Hsiu-chuan (24 March 2012). "No change to cross-strait policy: Fan Chiang". Taipei Times. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  20. ^ Hsu, Stacy (23 May 2012). "Legislator's shirt gets her booted out of WHA forum". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  21. ^ Wang, Chris (21 March 2012). "TSU says New Party eyes unification with Pingtan". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  22. ^ Wang, Chris; Shih, Hsiu-chuan (25 June 2013). "Pan-green camp threaten a recall over service pact". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  23. ^ Wang, Chris (25 July 2012). "Pig farmers, TSU call for continued ractopamine ban". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  24. ^ Wang, Chris (20 February 2012). "Beef likely to be on front burner in the legislature". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  25. ^ Shih, Hsiu-chuan (22 February 2012). "Expert questions transparency of US beef meetings". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  26. ^ Shih, Hsiu-chuan (7 March 2012). "US BEEF CONTROVERSY: TSU lawmakers cause legislature to grind to a halt". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  27. ^ "Leanness-enhancer bills face review". Taipei Times. 10 March 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  28. ^ Wang, Chris (10 July 2012). "TSU still against ractopamine after UN body accepts it". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  29. ^ Wang, Chris (8 August 2012). "TSU lawmaker questions report on BSE beef case". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  30. ^ Loa, Iok-sin (2 March 2012). "Tao protest against nuclear waste". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  31. ^ Loa, Iok-sin (13 April 2013). "Lu pushes for approval of New Taipei referendum". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  32. ^ Lee, I-chia (14 February 2012). "Groups protest 'Gaoping Great Lakes' project". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  33. ^ Loa, Iok-sin; Hsiao, Alison (11 June 2013). "Lawmakers, groups urge rethink on care of elderly". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  34. ^ Hsiao, Alison (18 May 2013). "Groups demand 'zero tolerance stance' against violence in medical facilities". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  35. ^ Wang, Chris (20 January 2012). "Small political parties call for reform". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  36. ^ Yen, Rou-lin (24 February 2012). "Government urged to lead sexism fight". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  37. ^ Wang, Chris; Mo, Yan-chih (9 March 2012). "Women's rights can improve: DPP". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
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