Chen Shui-bian
President of Taiwan from 2000 to 2008
Chen Shui-bian (Chinese: 陳水扁, born October 12, 1950 in Guantian, Tainan, Taiwan) was the President of the Republic of China from 2000 to 2008. His term ended 55 years of Kuomintang rule in Taiwan. His nickname is Ah-bian (Chinese: 阿扁). Chen is a member of the Democratic Progressive Party.
Chen Shui-bian Tân Chúi-píⁿ 陳水扁 | |
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5th President of Taiwan | |
In office May 20, 2000 – May 20, 2008 | |
Prime Minister | Tang Fei Chang Chun-hsiung Yu Shyi-kun Frank Hsieh Su Tseng-chang Chang Chun-hsiung |
Vice President | Annette Lu |
Preceded by | Lee Teng-hui |
Succeeded by | Ma Ying-jeou |
8th Chairperson of the DPP | |
In office October 15, 2007 – January 12, 2008 | |
Deputy | Cho Jung-tai |
Preceded by | Yu Shyi-kun |
Succeeded by | Frank Hsieh |
In office July 21, 2002 – December 11, 2004 | |
Deputy | Chang Chun-hsiung |
Preceded by | Frank Hsieh |
Succeeded by | Su Tseng-chang |
Personal details | |
Born | Guantian, Tainan, Taiwan | October 12, 1950
Nationality | Republic of China |
Political party | Democratic Progressive Party |
Spouse(s) | Wu Shu-chen |
Early years
changeChen Shui-bian is raised from a poor family in southern Taiwan. He worked hard and studied at National Taiwan University. He passed a test and became a lawyer in his junior year. He graduated from university in 1974.