00:00Yan Huixing, a key public figure in Taiwan's recent trade talks with the U.S., has died from illness at
00:06age 53.
00:07Yan was the deputy chief negotiator at the Cabinet's Office of Trade Negotiations.
00:12She stepped down in early March citing heavy work pressure and illness.
00:16Her death soon after on March 12 was confirmed Tuesday by Premier Zhu Rongtai.
00:21Zhu praised Yan's work in helping forge a tariff deal with the U.S. and said she delivered excellent results.
00:27He urged all civil servants to maintain their physical and mental health while facing heavy workloads and stress.
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