Chen Shui-bian
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.
Born on Oct 12, 1951 (73 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2 | 5.00 | 0.27% | +10% | 23,816,775 | 69,492 | $670,000 | 1,955$ |
| Totals | 2 | 23,816,775 | 69,492 | $670,000 | 1,955$ |
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Taiwan:
Chen Shui-bian was Taiwan’s first Democratic Progressive Party president.
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Taiwan:
Chen Shui-bian was the DPP president during a time when the KMT attempted recalls several times.
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Hong Kong:
Chen Shui-bian is mentioned in comparison to Lai Ching-te regarding their approaches to Taiwan independence.
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Taiwan:
When Chen Shui-bian of the DPP was president from 2000 to 2008, he would face problems with the KMT head-on, and resolve them through meetings with opposition leaders.
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Taiwan:
Ma’s predecessor, Chen Shui-bian, attended the funeral of Pope John Paul II in 2005.
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Taiwan:
Chen Shui-bian gave a public speech, his first in about 17 years, where he criticized the current political climate in Taiwan.
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Taiwan:
Lai’s predecessors Chen Shui-bian and Ma Ying-jeou attended John Paul II’s funeral.
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United Kingdom:
His predecessor, Chen Shui-bian, represented Taiwan at the funeral of Pope John Paul II in 2005.
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Taiwan:
Ma’s predecessor, Chen Shui-bian, attended the funeral of Pope John Paul II in 2005.
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Taiwan:
Former president Chen Shui-bian was referenced in the context of a controversial KMT advertisement during the 2004 presidential election.
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