Premier Cho Jung-tai has named Cabinet spokesperson Chen Shih-kai as the new
transport minister.

The announcement comes after Li Men-yen resigned from the post last week
following revelations of an extramarital affair.

Chen served as a spokesperson during President Lai Ching-te's presidential
campaign and for the Cabinet after Lai took office in May.

He's now expected to take up the minister of transportation's top job on
September 2.

Speaking during a Cabinet press briefing, the premier expressed confidence in
Chen's ability to lead the ministry despite his lack of a proven track record
in the field.

However, the premier stressed that Chen's years of service at the Taichung
City Council exposed him to local transportation affairs.

The premier also highlighted Chen's academic background in politics and
understanding of business management, expressing hopes that Chen will
effectively lead the Ministry of Transport.