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Chen Hsiu-ching

1950 – 2011

Taiwanese politician

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Lived 1950 – 2011 (aged 60). Chen Hsiu-ching was a Taiwanese politician.

Chen Hsiu-ching (; 25 October 1950 – 22 April 2011) was a Taiwanese politician.

Education and career She earned an Executive Master of Business Administration degree from Changhua Normal University and was first elected to the Legislative Yuan in 2004. She won reelection against Chen Chin-ting of the Non-Partisan Solidarity Union in 2008, winning 44.96% of the vote. The Congress Watch Foundation rated Chen Hsiu-ching one of the worst legislators in July 2008. In 2009, she opposed an amendment to the Nationality Act proposed by Wu Yu-sheng that would have barred people holding permanent residency in another country from running for public office in Taiwan. Chen died in office at the age of 60 on 22 April 2011, of adenocarcinoma of the lung.

Outside of politics, Chen also served as spokesperson for the Kuang Feng Farmers' Association, and frequently played the role of Mazu on television.

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Important facts

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Education
National Changhua University of Education
Positions held
Member of the Legislative Yuan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Chen Hsiu-ching?

Taiwanese politician

When was Chen Hsiu-ching born?

Chen Hsiu-ching was born on 25 October 1950 in Changhua County.

When did Chen Hsiu-ching die?

Chen Hsiu-ching died on 22 April 2011 in Lukang Township.

What was Chen Hsiu-ching's occupation?

Chen Hsiu-ching was a politician.

What nationality was Chen Hsiu-ching?

Chen Hsiu-ching was Taiwanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chen Hsiu-ching

· Wikidata: Q8273067

· DBpedia: Chen Hsiu-ching

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