Chen Shui-bian
Taiwan activist renews same-sex marriage bid
Mar 21, 2013 06:05 EDT
A leading Taiwanese gay rights activist was turned away by a government agency Thursday as he and his partner tried to register as married, following a failed attempt by another same-sex couple.
Taiwan president hails Vatican visit
Mar 20, 2013 11:53 EDT
Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou returned Wednesday from a visit to the Vatican, where he became the island's first leader to meet the pope, and expressed "great hopes" for bilateral relations.
Pope gets first taste of simmering China-Taiwan dispute
Mar 19, 2013 21:26 EDT
President Ma Ying-jeou of Taiwan met with Pope Francis in St Peter's Basilica on Tuesday in a first taste for the new pontiff of a long-running dispute that pits the island against its giant neighbour China.
Taiwan row a first diplomatic test for Pope Francis
Mar 19, 2013 00:55 EDT
China's angry reaction to Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou's attendance at the inauguration of Pope Francis on Tuesday is the first taste of a long-running dispute that the new Argentine pontiff may have unique qualities to grapple with.
Pope holds first political talks with Argentine president
Mar 18, 2013 11:01 EDT
Pope Francis received compatriot President Cristina Kirchner of Argentina in the Vatican on Monday in his first meeting with a head of state as world leaders arrived in Rome ahead of his inauguration mass.
World leaders head to Rome for pope's inaugural mass
Mar 18, 2013 05:33 EDT
World leaders arrived in Rome ahead of an inauguration mass for Pope Francis who receives compatriot President Cristina Kirchner of Argentina on Monday in his first meeting with a head of state.
Taiwan president to visit Vatican
Mar 17, 2013 06:51 EDT
Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou was due to leave for the Vatican on Sunday to attend the inauguration mass of Pope Francis in a move that has stoked tensions with China.
Taiwan president to visit Vatican as China grumbles
Mar 15, 2013 12:43 EDT
Taiwan's leader plans to visit the Vatican for the new pope's inauguration mass, officials said Friday, prompting China to warn Taipei against doing anything to inflame their delicate relationship.
Taiwan president plans Vatican visit
Mar 15, 2013 02:43 EDT
Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou plans to visit the Vatican to attend the installation of the newly-elected pope, officials said on Friday, in a move bound to upset China.
12 Taiwan rail officials indicted on corruption
Feb 28, 2013 00:53 EST
Twelve Taiwan railway officials including two deputy directors have been indicted on graft charges after allegedly accepting banquets and hostess club visits in the biggest corruption scandal to hit the state rail sector, prosecutors said.
Taiwan ex-president's prison term extended
Feb 23, 2013 01:21 EST
Taiwan's former president Chen Shui-bian, jailed for corruption in 2009, has had his prison term extended by 18 months to 20 years due to a further bribery conviction.
China extradites Taiwan suspect in ex-leader shooting
Jan 25, 2013 10:25 EST
A fugitive accused of modifying a gun and making the bullets used to shoot and injure Taiwan's former president Chen Shui-bian in 2004 was extradited to the island from China on Friday, police said.
US seizes two homes linked to Taiwan's Chen
Nov 14, 2012 21:33 EST
US authorities have seized two residences worth $2.1 million bought by the family of Taiwan's jailed ex-president Chen Shui-bian with alleged bribe money, according to the Justice Department.
Court extends sentence of Taiwan former first lady
Nov 06, 2012 00:44 EST
Taiwan's high court has extended the jail term of the wife of former president Chen Shui-bian by 14 months following convictions for graft and money laundering, officials said Tuesday.
Taiwan court extends ex-leader's jail term
Nov 02, 2012 03:43 EDT
Taiwan's high court said it has extended ex-leader Chen Shui-bian's prison sentence by one more year to 18 years and six months following a conviction earlier in the year for money laundering.
Taiwan's jailed ex-leader 'severely' depressed: hospital
Oct 04, 2012 12:21 EDT
Taiwan's jailed ex-president Chen Shui-bian is suffering from "severe" depression and requires psychiatric treatment, a hospital said Thursday.
Taiwan ex-PM plans 'ice-breaking' China visit
Oct 01, 2012 05:36 EDT
Former Taiwan premier Frank Hsieh on Monday announced plans to visit China, a trip which would make him the most senior politician from the China-sceptic opposition party to visit the mainland.
Taiwan refuses medical parole for jailed ex-leader
Aug 22, 2012 03:22 EDT
Taiwan authorities on Wednesday refused to grant ex-president Chen Shui-bian parole for medical treatment, saying he could get proper treatment in prison.
Taiwan vice president heads for US stopover
Aug 13, 2012 01:11 EDT
Taiwan's vice president left on Monday for a stopover in the United States on a trip considered a test of a "diplomatic truce" with China which has previously protested over such visits.
Taiwan court quashes Chen appeal in graft case
Jul 26, 2012 14:03 EDT
Taiwan's Supreme Court on Thursday quashed a successful appeal by ex-president Chen Shui-bian against one of his corruption convictions, ordering the High Court to review the high-profile case.
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| Chen Shui-bian 陳水扁 | |
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10th–11th term President of the Republic of China
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| In office 20 May 2000 – 20 May 2008 | |
| Premier | Tang Fei Chang Chun-hsiung Yu Shyi-kun Frank Hsieh Su Tseng Chang Chang Chun-hsiung (2nd term) |
| Vice President | Annette Lu |
| Preceded by | Lee Teng-hui |
| Succeeded by | Ma Ying-jeou |
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10th–11th Chairperson of the DPP
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| In office 20 May 2000 – 20 May 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Hsieh |
| Succeeded by | Tsai Ing-wen |
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| In office 25 December 1994 – 25 December 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Huang Ta-chou |
| Succeeded by | Ma Ying-jeou |
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| Born | 12 October 1950 Guantian, Tainan, Taiwan |
| Nationality |  Republic of China |
| Political party | independent |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Progressive |
| Spouse(s) | Wu Shu-chen |
| Residence | Tucheng Penitentiary |
| Religion | Chinese folk religion |
