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James Soong Chu-yu (born 16 March 1942) is a Taiwanese politician who is the founder and current Chairman of the People First Party. Soong was the first and only elected Governor of Taiwan Province from 1994 and 1998. He was a candidate in the 2000 presidential election, which he lost to Chen Shui-bian of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
- Viola Chen (1968–2011)
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Jan 15, 2020 · James Soong, a former KMT official and presidential candidate, has a history of repression and violence against democracy activists in Taiwan. This article reviews his role in the 1979 Kaohsiung Incident, the 2000 and 2004 elections, and the 2020 presidential race.
James Soong Chu-yu (Chinese: 宋楚瑜; born 16 March 1942) is a Taiwanese politician. He is the founder and current Chairman the People First Party. In November 2019, he announced his candidacy for the 2020 Taiwan presidential election, beginning his campaign on 13 November 2019. References
- Viola Chen (1968–2011)
James Soong Chu-yu (born 16 March 1942) is a Taiwanese politician who is the founder and current Chairman of the People First Party. Soong was the first and only elected Governor of Taiwan Province from 1994 and 1998. He was a candidate in the 2000 presidential election, which he lost to Chen Shui-bian of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
Jan 12, 2012 · Learn about James Soong, a veteran of Taiwanese politics and the third candidate in the 2012 presidential race. He could split the Kuomintang vote and influence the outcome of the election.
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Feb 11, 2022 · A memoir of the years from 1988 to 1993, when Taiwan transitioned from authoritarianism to democracy, by James Soong, a key party and government official. The book details the nonviolent process of Taiwan's quiet revolution and its lessons for political scientists. Order online from IEAS website.
The Inside Story of Taiwan's Quiet Revolution: From Authoritarianism to Open Democracy. By James Soong, a key party and government official, this memoir of the years from 1988 to 1993 details Taiwan's successful transition from authoritarianism to democracy.
