Political and Military Career
His positions in the Republic of China government included:
- Commander-in-Chief of Armored Forces (陆军装甲兵司令)
- Commander-in-Chief of United Logistic Command (联勤总司令)
- Commandant of the Army Command and Staff College (陆军指挥参谋大学校长)
- Chancellor of the National Defense University (三军大学校长)
- Senior Advisor (中华民国总统府资政)
- Secretary-General, National Security Council (国安会议秘书长)
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