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Taiwan's Economy Minister Resigns Ahead of Cabinet Reshuffle

Taiwan's Economy Minister Resigns Ahead of Cabinet Reshuffle

Taiwan's Economy Minister, Kuo Jyh-huei, has quit his job because he said he wasn't feeling well.

This happened before a bigger change in the government's team of leaders, called a cabinet reshuffle.

Kuo used to work for a company that helped make chips, and he started his role in May of last year.

Some people in the government weren't happy with how he spoke.

Another minister, Yennun Huang, also quit to go back to teaching.

The government is dealing with challenges from opposition parties in the parliament.

Sources