Chen Shui-bian
Chen Shui-bian (Chinese: 陳水扁, born October 12, 1950 in Guantian, Tainan, Taiwan) was the President of the Republic of China from 2000 to 2008. His term ended 55 years of Kuomintang rule in Taiwan. His nickname is Ah-bian (Chinese: 阿扁). Chen is a member of the Democratic Progressive Party.
Chen Shui-bian Tân Chúi-píⁿ 陳水扁 | |
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| President of the Republic of China | |
| In office May 20, 2000 – May 20, 2008 | |
| Vice President | Annette Lu |
| Preceded by | Lee Teng-hui |
| Succeeded by | Ma Ying-jeou |
| 8th Chairperson of the DPP | |
| In office May 20, 2000 – May 20, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Chen Shui-bian |
| Succeeded by | Tsai Ing-wen |
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| Born | October 12, 1950 Guantian, Tainan, Taiwan |
| Nationality |  |
| Political party | Democratic Progressive Party |
| Spouse(s) | Wu Shu-chen |
Early years
Chen Shui-bian is raised from a poor family in southern Taiwan. He worked hard and studied at National Taiwan University. He passed a test and became a lawyer in his junior year. He graduated from university in 1974.