Chen Shui-bian
TaiwanpoliticianMaleb. 19516.5Global Dominance: 0.01%Chen Shui-bian is a Taiwanese politician who served as the President of Taiwan from 2000 to 2008. He was the first president not from the Kuomintang party, representing the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which advocates for Taiwan's independence. His presidency was marked by significant political reforms and a focus on asserting Taiwan's sovereignty in the face of pressure from China. Chen's administration faced challenges including cross-strait relations and domestic issues, and after leaving office, he faced legal troubles that led to his conviction on corruption charges. His legacy remains contentious, reflecting the complex dynamics of Taiwanese identity and politics.
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Chen Shui-bian was the former president who first promoted the idea of a refugee law in Taiwan.
EDITORIAL: Moving forward on refugee lawTaiwan· 2026-06-19
Chen Shui-bian is mentioned as a former president of Taiwan whose mayors have visited South Korea.
Taiwanese voters in South KoreaTaiwan· 2026-06-03
Former president Chen Shui-bian cannot be prosecuted for money laundering due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.
Supreme Court upholds no-prosecution ruling for ChenTaiwan· 2026-05-29
Chen Shui-bian was a former president of Taiwan who cannot be prosecuted for money laundering due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.
Supreme Court upholds no-prosecution ruling in Chen Shui-bian caseTaiwan· 2026-05-29Chen convened a cross-party leaders’ summit to ease confrontation during his presidency.
Constructing political consensus - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2026-02-25
Chen Shui-bian is a former president of Taiwan whose residences were seized by the US Department of Justice due to alleged bribery.
Notes from Central Taiwan: Time for US to act on Taiwan defense budgetTaiwan· 2026-02-10
Chen Shui-bian eked out a victory in a three-way race in 1994.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: The ugly math facing the DPP this election yearTaiwan· 2026-02-07
Former president Chen Shui-bian is on medical parole and plans to give a public speech in early February.
Taichung Prison to ’supervise’ ex-president Chen’s planned speechTaiwan· 2026-01-27Chen Shui-bian is a former DPP president who was involved in a notable incident with Han Kuo-yu in the 1990s.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: The wave no one saw comingTaiwan· 2026-01-17
Chen Shui-bian invited Frank Hsieh to appear on a media program.
Su Jia-chyuan to take over SEF helm: sourcesTaiwan· 2025-12-19
Chen Shui-bian is a former president mentioned in the context of the historical practice of secretaries-general not reporting to the legislature.
Opposition seeking to impeach premierTaiwan· 2025-12-18
The public will of course blame the central government, as it did under the Chen Shui-bian administration.
Notes from Central Taiwan: What is the current crisis seeding the ground for?Taiwan· 2025-12-18
Chen Shui-bian is a former president mentioned in relation to legislative practices.
Legislators move to impeach premierTaiwan· 2025-12-18
Chen Shui-bian is a former president of Taiwan who left office in 2008.
Opposition must work for TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-14
Chen Shui-bian is a former president serving a 20-year sentence for corruption and is reportedly set to host a new political show.
CTi TV license renewal saga continuesTaiwan· 2025-12-08
Lai added that former presidents Chen Shui-bian and Tsai Ing-wen backed human rights in Taiwan in accordance with international standards.
Lai touts value of partnershipsTaiwan· 2025-12-07
The KMT’s actions appear to signal a determination to bypass the Constitution, similar to actions taken against DPP President Chen Shui-bian.
Notes from Central Taiwan: Defense budgets and debtsTaiwan· 2025-12-04
Lien Chan lost his second straight presidential election to the DPP’s Chen Shui-bian.
Who is Cheng Li-wun? - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-11-19
Chen Shui-bian is a former president of Taiwan who regulated Chinese spouses' rights during his administration.
KMT will not support targeted colleagueTaiwan· 2025-11-16
Chen Shui-bian, then-president of Taiwan, visited Fiji on a transit stop during a Pacific tour in 2005.
Fiji diplomat visits Taipei despite lack of formal tiesTaiwan· 2025-11-06
Chen Shui-bian is a former president of Taiwan associated with the Sunflower movement.
The growing need for a Douyin banTaiwan· 2025-10-20
Former president Chen Shui-bian won with relative majorities, according to Chung.
KMT election proposal shortsighted: DPPTaiwan· 2025-10-06
Chen Shui-bian's administration faced significant budget cuts, which the KMT is now exploiting.
Notes from Central Taiwan: The KMT games the systemTaiwan· 2025-09-22
Chen Shui-bian scrapped the Guidelines for National Unification in 2006, which Chang Ya-chung aims to re-establish.
Hau Lung-bin, Chang Ya-chung register to run for KMT chairTaiwan· 2025-09-19
Chen Shui-bian was the former president of Taiwan who was referred to as a 'troublemaker' for advocating Taiwanese sovereignty.
EDITORIAL: ‘Natural independence’ eats itselfTaiwan· 2025-09-13
Chen Shui-bian established a national park on Pratas Island to strengthen ROC sovereignty.
Notes from Central Taiwan: DPP policy and the Pratas dilemmaTaiwan· 2025-09-11
Former president Chen Shui-bian had six premiers during his presidency.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: Lai’s cabinet reshuffle: Bold gamble, or too little, too late?Taiwan· 2025-08-30
Chen Shui-bian was the president during Tu Cheng-sheng's tenure as minister of education.
EDITORIAL: Battle for the soul of TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-08-26
Chen Shui-bian is the former president and husband of Wu Shu-jen.
Former first lady Wu Shu-jen discharged from hospitalTaiwan· 2025-08-18
Annette Lu was former president Chen Shui-bian’s vice president from 2000 to 2008.
Presidents should not head parties, Annette Lu saysTaiwan· 2025-08-17
