Vincent Chao

Vincent Chao

politician Taiwan

Vincent Chao is a former political director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States. He has been vocal about the importance of international recognition for Taiwan and has expressed support for legislative efforts to rename TECRO to the 'Taiwan representative office,' reflecting Taiwan's identity and democratic values. Chao believes that such changes would help enhance Taiwan's international standing and push back against Chinese pressure on Taiwan's diplomatic space.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
60,435
Power
1,700$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 2 7.00 0.23% +10% 23,816,775 60,435 $670,000 1,700$
Totals 2 23,816,775 60,435 $670,000 1,700$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Before serving as a Taipei city councilor, Chao served as director of the DPP’s Department of International Affairs. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Lai appoints new security council deputies

Taiwan Taiwan: Taipei City Councilor Vincent Chao said it is not proper for any figure to air one’s personal political views in an official school publication. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: TES chair’s pro-Beijing remarks stir controversy

Taiwan Taiwan: Taipei City Councilor Vincent Chao expressed concerns about the safety of the Chinese firm chosen for the MRT Circular Line's automatic door systems. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: MRT train subcontractor a risk: Taipei councilor

Taiwan Taiwan: Vincent Chao commented that the proposed nomenclature change would push back against Chinese actions that degrade Taiwan’s international space. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: US Senate introduces bill to renaming TECRO as 'Taiwan representative office'