Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)

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Daniel Kuo-ching Chen

Current Position: Secretary General (since July 23, 2025)

Education

Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) with an International Business Diplomacy (IBD) honorary certificate, Georgetown University, U.S.A. (2000)
Bachelor of Arts with valedictorian in Diplomacy, National Chengchi University, Taiwan (1995)

Director General, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Seattle (2020-2025)
International Security Fellow, International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), U.S. Department of State (2019)
Deputy Secretary-General, Taiwan Council for U.S. Affairs (TCUSA) (2018-2020)
First Secretary/ Deputy Director, Political Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States (2012-2018)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Outstanding Service Award (2011)
Section Chief, Department of Northern American Affairs, MOFA (2009-2012)
Senior Consular Officer, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Seattle (2003-2009)
Desk Officer, Department of International Organizations, MOFA (2000-2003)
Ministry of National Defense Excellent Mandatory Service Award (1997)
Platoon leader ranking second lieutenant, ROC Army (1995-1997)