Chen Shui-bian
Chen Shui-bian
Chen Shui-bianis a retired Taiwanese politician and lawyer who served as President of the Republic of Chinafrom 2000 to 2008. Chen is the first president from Democratic Progressive Partyand ended the Kuomintang'smore than fifty years of continuous rule in Taiwan. He is colloquially referred to as A-Bianor A-pi-a...
ProfessionStatesman
Date of Birth18 February 1951
believe greatness democracy
I believe in the greatness of our democracy.
people prejudice taiwan
We will strive to make Taiwan a better place and enable our people to live better lives.
war people helping
A defensive referendum is for avoiding war and to help keep the Taiwanese people free of fear.
fall tree forests
Even if one tree falls down it wouldn't affect the entire forest.
communicate misunderstanding
Because we can't communicate, there's a lot of misunderstanding.
past political feelings
I understand the harsh feelings and sentiments from my opponents and their supporters because I myself have been defeated twice in my political life in the past and I understand very well it is hard to accept your own failure.
issues rights constitution
We also intend to deal with the issue of incorporating basic human rights into our new constitution.