Chen Shui-bian Quotes


I understand the harsh feelings and sentiments from my opponents and their supporters because I myself have been defeated twice in my political life in the past and I understand very well it is hard to accept your own failure.


Citations

Chen, Shui-bian. "Transcript: Chen Shui-bian Interview." BBC News, British Broadcasting Corporation, 30 Mar. 2004.

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Chen Shui-bian
Chen Shui-bian
  • Born: October 12, 1950
  • Nationality: Chinese
  • Profession: Lawyer, Politician, Writer

Chen Shui-bian is a retired Taiwanese politician and lawyer who served as the fifth president of the Republic of China (Taiwan) from 2000 to 2008. Chen is the first president from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) which ended the Kuomintang's (KMT) 55 years of continuous rule in Taiwan. He is colloquially referred to as A-Bian (阿扁).