Shieh Chung-liang

Shieh Chung-liang is a Taiwanese journalist known for his role in a high-profile libel suit.

Shieh received a master's degree in journalism from the University of Minnesota. The article also printed a denial from Liu that he had offered the money. Liu went on to file a criminal libel suit against the pair on 7 November. Chen Chao-ping, a political consultant named as the source of the story, was added as a co-defendant. Liu also filed a civil suit for $15 million in damages.

In November 1997, The Committee to Protect Journalists gave Shieh and Chan its International Press Freedom Award, The award citation stated that "[Shieh and Chan's] courage sets an example in a region noted for both widespread self-censorship and government intervention in the functioning of the press."