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
country independent sovereign
Taiwan is an independent sovereign country.
party victory election-results
The election result is not a victory that belongs to me or my party.
arrogance behavior refrain
We must not demonstrate any arrogance, and we must refrain from any irrational or undemocratic behavior.
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.
giving democracy prejudice
However, I must say that I am very happy to see that we have such a positive result for our first referendum in our history and that gives me more confidence in Taiwan's democracy.
views people perspective
We sincerely ask the Beijing authorities across the Strait to view the election result from a positive perspective, to accept the democratic decision of the Taiwanese people.
people democracy prejudice
The grandeur and strength or our people and democracy are as big as a forest.
issues rights constitution
We also intend to deal with the issue of incorporating basic human rights into our new constitution.
opportunity mutual-benefit views
Through mutual understanding, sincerity and goodwill, and with great wisdom and broad views, the leaders on both sides should jointly initiate new opportunities for peace, stability, cooperation and mutual benefit.
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.
party people taiwan
In the 1999 resolution regarding Taiwan's future passed by the Democratic Progressive Party, it is stated very clearly that any change to the status quo of Taiwan must be decided by the people of Taiwan through referenda.
communicate misunderstanding
Because we can't communicate, there's a lot of misunderstanding.
fall tree forests
Even if one tree falls down it wouldn't affect the entire forest.
war people helping
A defensive referendum is for avoiding war and to help keep the Taiwanese people free of fear.