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Chen Shui-bian
Tân Chúi-píⁿ 陳水扁 |
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President of the Republic of China | |
In office May 20, 2000 – May 20, 2008 |
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Vice President | Annette Lu |
Succeeded by | Ma Ying-jeou |
8th Chairperson of the DPP | |
In office May 20, 2000 – May 20, 2008 |
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Preceded by | Chen Shui-bian |
Succeeded by | Tsai Ing-wen |
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Born | October 12, 1950 Guantian, Tainan, Taiwan |
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Political party | Democratic Progressive Party |
Spouse(s) | Wu Shu-chen |
Chen Shui-bian (Chinese: 陳水扁, born October 12, 1950 in Guantian, Tainan, Taiwan) was the President of the Republic of China from 2000-2008. 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.
Early years
Chen 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.
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