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
democracy taiwan prejudice
I have great confidence in Taiwan's democracy.
confidence rights roots
I have great confidence in the universal value and in basic human rights and I have great confidence that referenda will eventually take root and become part of our daily lives in Taiwan.
confidence people democracy
Even if I were knocked down by one gunshot it wouldn't affect our democracy and I wasn't knocked down and I have great confidence in our democracy and in Taiwan and in the people of Taiwan.
creating people tolerance
The election is over, and even though there are people who have different ideologies and beliefs, from now on we must all embrace each other, creating a harmonious and unified new Taiwan through our love and tolerance.
party working-together taiwan
I expect the ruling and opposition parties to work together for the future of Taiwan.
taken democracy prejudice
It has been well over half a century and I'm glad to say we have taken the right path from authoritarianism to democracy and this is a road of no return.
country heart humble
If we really love and cherish Taiwan, we should hold our hands in unity to protect our country and our democratic values with the most humble and tolerant hearts.
long waiting democracy
We have had a long wait for democracy.
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.
arrogance behavior refrain
We must not demonstrate any arrogance, and we must refrain from any irrational or undemocratic behavior.
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.