Chen Yeong-kang (), also known as Richard Y. K. Chen, is an

Admiral Admiral is one of the highest ranks in many navies. In the Commonwealth nations and the United States, a "full" admiral is equivalent to a "full" general in the army or the air force. Admiral is ranked above vice admiral and below admiral of ...

(retired) of the

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. He was the 5th Commander of the

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(ROCN) from 1 August 2013 until 30 January 2015. On 17 March 2015, in an interview with ''

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'' magazine of the

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, he stated that the ROCN had a "3A plan," meaning "affordable, applicable and accountable."

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1951 births Living people Republic of China Navy admirals Ministers of national defense of Taiwan {{Taiwan-mil-bio-stub

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