Chen Shui-bian facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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: , 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: ). 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.
Images for kids
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At the funeral of Pope John Paul II, Chen (far left), whom the Holy See recognized as the head of state of China, was seated in the front row (in French alphabetical order) beside the first lady and president of Brazil.
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Images of Chiang Kai-shek were removed from public buildings. Chen's portrait was hung at a location in the Presidential Office that previously displayed a portrait of Chiang.
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Chen Shui-bian addressed his opening speech at "2006 Taiwan Sports Elite Awards"
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The "Besiege the Presidential Office" demonstration on October 10, 2006
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