Ma Ying-jeou

Ma Ying-jeou

Taiwan TaiwanpoliticianMaleb. 19505.2Global Dominance: 0.01%

Ma Ying-jeou is a prominent Taiwanese politician and former President of Taiwan, serving from 2008 to 2016. He is known for his efforts to improve cross-strait relations with mainland China during his presidency, promoting economic cooperation and dialogue. Recently, he has been involved in educational initiatives through the Ma Ying-jeou Cultural and Educational Foundation, which aims to foster youth exchanges and cultural understanding between Taiwan and the mainland.

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Ma Ying-jeou coined the 'new two-states theory' to characterize the DPP's stance.

‘One China’ formula key to restarting talks: KMT chair
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-24
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Ma Ying-jeou was the former president during whose administration Taiwanese investment in China peaked.

Investments to China decrease further
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-21
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The last time Taiwan’s foreign correspondents were invited to a special briefing with a sitting president was in 2015 under Ma Ying-jeou.

Taiwan’s president meets the world’s reporters
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-20
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Ma Ying-jeou is the former president of Taiwan and is involved in the controversy surrounding the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation.

Hold Ma foundation accountable - Taipei Times
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-02
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Ma Ying-jeou is a former president of Taiwan who has been accused of breaching trust and embezzlement by former employees of his foundation.

EDITORIAL: Ma Ying-jeou: Palace drama hero
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-01
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Ma Ying-jeou is a former president of Taiwan who has been accused of lapses in fiduciary discipline regarding his foundation.

EDITORIAL: The sidelining of Ma Ying-jeou
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-31
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Ma Ying-jeou's administration is noted for building ties with China that have since been disentangled by the DPP.

Donovan’s Deep Dives: The five-step fantasy of selling out Taiwan
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-30
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Former president Ma Ying-jeou is involved in a controversy regarding the actions of former employees at his foundation.

Ma Ying-jeou Foundation files criminal complaints against 2 former employees
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-29
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Former president Ma Ying-jeou is involved in a legal case concerning allegations against former foundation officials.

Ma foundation takes legal action against former officials
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-29
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Ma is a former president of Taiwan whose second term faced challenges due to his policies.

EDITORIAL: Career ends of TPP’s Huang
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-03-01
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The Obama administration supported Ma Ying-jeou, who depressed defense spending and sought to tie Taiwan to the PRC.

Notes from Central Taiwan: Searching for a new Taiwan narrative
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-26
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Ma Ying-jeou is a former president of Taiwan mentioned in the context of past political rule.

Huang Kuo-chang not fit to run
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-13
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Former president Ma Ying-jeou promoted a policy line of peace with China during his tenure as KMT chairman.

KMT rhetoric shifting to pro-China, silence on US under Cheng: academic
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-08
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Chiu mentioned that cross-strait relations have turned the page on former president Ma Ying-jeou's era.

CCP-KMT text unacceptable, minister says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-04
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Lai compared the economic growth rates under former president Ma Ying-jeou of the KMT with those under his predecessor, Tsai Ing-wen.

Lai says Taiwan must look to democracies, not China, for trade cooperation
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-03
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Former president Ma Ying-jeou's administration secured economic cooperation with China that subsequent DPP governments inherited.

KMT-CCP forum harms national dignity: DPP
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-28
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Ma Ying-jeou is a former president referenced in relation to the actions of the current Presidential Office Secretary-General.

Opposition seeking to impeach premier
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-18
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Ma Ying-jeou is a former president referenced regarding past legislative practices.

Legislators move to impeach premier
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-18
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Liu was premier from 2008 to 2009 under then-president Ma Ying-jeou’s administration.

Ex-premier highlights industrial cooperation at cross-strait summit
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-17
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Ma Ying-jeou is a former president of Taiwan who served two consecutive terms after Chen Shui-bian.

Opposition must work for Taiwan
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-14
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Former president Ma Ying-jeou talked strong on defense when campaigning but let spending wither once in office.

Donovan’s Deep Dives: The KMT’s big T-Dome test
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-06
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Former president Ma Ying-jeou adhered to his 'three noes' policy regarding unification, independence, and the use of force.

EDITORIAL: Xi, Trump: People set Taiwan’s path
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-30
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Former president Ma Ying-jeou criticized Lai’s statement, saying it was pushing the country to a state of war.

MAC defends NT$1.25tn defense spending plan
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-27
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Ma Ying-jeou reacted by saying that Takaichi was causing problems for Taiwan.

EDITORIAL: Japan-China spat divides Taiwan
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-23
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Cheng served as an executive branch spokesperson under president Ma Ying-jeou.

Who is Cheng Li-wun? - Taipei Times
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-19
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Ma Ying-jeou is a former president of Taiwan who also regulated Chinese spouses' rights.

KMT will not support targeted colleague
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-16
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Former president Ma Ying-jeou criticized Takaichi's comments and expressed concern about their implications for Japan-Taiwan relations.

Takaichi’s comments ‘reckless,’ Ma says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-15
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Ma Ying-jeou was the former president under whose administration the military underwent downsizing.

Military numbers rise to nearly 230,000, report says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-12
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Cheng is expected to attend a seminar marking the 10th anniversary of the meeting between then-president Ma Ying-jeou and Xi.

KMT chair invited to memorial honoring executed CCP spy
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-07
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