James Soong
TaiwanpoliticianMaleb. 19427.0Global Dominance: 0.00%James Soong is a veteran Taiwanese politician who founded the People First Party after breaking away from the Kuomintang (KMT). He was a significant figure in Taiwanese politics, noted for his presidential campaigns against Lien Chan in 2000 and his ongoing influence in shaping Taiwan's political landscape.
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James Soong signed a directive in 1994 that changed the terminology used for indigenous communities in Taiwan.
Inside Taiwan’s national memory - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2026-08-07
James Soong started the People First Party, taking a clutch of legislators out of the KMT.
Notes from Central Taiwan: KMT chair election: History repeating? Or just rhyming?Taiwan· 2025-10-23
James Soong was involved in discussions to modify the law related to the arrests of the activists.
Taiwan in Time: Zero tolerance for White TerrorTaiwan· 2025-07-19
James Soong was an independent candidate supported by Fu Kun-chi in the 2000 presidential election.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: Fu Kun-chi’s waterborne rise to the Hualien throneTaiwan· 2025-07-17
James Soong was among the leaders Chen hosted at a summit during his presidency.
Ex-president Chen urges acceptance of minority viewsTaiwan· 2025-04-20
James Soong left the KMT to run as an independent candidate in the presidential election.
KMT is unfit for democratic ruleTaiwan· 2025-03-21
