Lin Mei-chu (Chinese: 林美珠; pinyin: Lín Měizhū; born 12 November 1953) is a Taiwanese lawyer and politician. She was the Minister of Labor from 8 February 2017 until 22 February 2018.

Education

Lin attended law school at National Chengchi University, where she earned her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in 1976 and her Master of Laws (LL.M.) in 1982.

Political career

She was appointed to head the Mongolian and Tibetan Affairs Commission in April 2016. Lin stated in June, shortly after taking office on 20 May 2016, that she preferred handing over the MTAC's functions to other government agencies.

In February 2017, she replaced Kuo Fang-yu as minister of labor. On 22 February 2018, she tendered her resignation from the ministry, citing health reasons. She was replaced by Deputy Minister Su Li-chiung.

Lin was named chair of the Taiwan Asset Management Corporation on 13 December 2018. The next day, she announced her resignation.

Personal life

Lin Mei-chu and the incumbent President of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen are cousins. Her husband, Wu Ming-hung, is the incumbent President of the Supreme Administrative Court of Taiwan.