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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.
Images for kids
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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