Wang Tien-ging (Chinese: 王天競; born 27 July 1947) is a Taiwanese politician who served in the Legislative Yuan from 1990 to 2002.
Wang Tien-ging | |
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王天競 | |
.jpg) Wang in the Third Legislative Yuan | |
| Member of the Legislative Yuan | |
| In office 1 February 1999 – 31 January 2002 | |
| Constituency | Kaohsiung 1 |
| In office 1 February 1990 – 31 January 1999 | |
| Constituency | Kaohsiung 2 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 July 1947 Nanking, China |
| Nationality | Taiwanese |
| Political party | Kuomintang (1965–2000; since 2002) |
| Other political affiliations | People First Party (2000–2002) |
| Spouse | Chou Liang-tai |
| Occupation | politician |
Education edit
Wang attended primary and secondary schools in Kaohsiung before earning a bachelor's degree from Chinese Culture University and a master's degree from Roosevelt University.[1][2]
Political career edit
Wang joined the Kuomintang in 1965, and left for the People First Party shortly after its establishment in 2000.[3] As a legislator, he maintained an interest in the military and defense.[4][5][6][7] Wang did not receive a legislative nomination from the People First Party in 2001,[8][9] and launched an independent campaign to represent Kaohsiung's first district.[10] In November 2001, Wang was one of four legislative candidates indicted on charges of vote buying.[11][12] Of those four candidates, Wang, Hsiao-Chin-lan, and Chuan Wen-sheng lost, while Hsu Chih-ming retained his seat.[13] After stepping down from the legislature, Wang returned to the Kuomintang.[14]
Personal life edit
Wang is married to Chou Liang-tai.[15]
References edit
- ^ "Wang Tien-ging (3)". Legislative Yuan. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ "Wang Tien-ging (4)". Legislative Yuan. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ Chu, Monique (19 April 2000). "People First Party caucus lures talent". Taipei Times. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ Hsu, Brian (4 January 2018). "Air Force commander apologizes for recent crashes". Taipei Times. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ Hsu, Brian (4 May 2000). "Fighter false alarm". Taipei Times. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ Hsu, Brian (2 June 2000). "Army denies Philippine landing zone". Taipei Times. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ Hsu, Brian (18 May 2001). "Comparison with Panama upsets top military brass". Taipei Times. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ Tsai, Ting-i (12 October 2001). "Bribery charge threatens PFP's election prospects". Taipei Times. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ Huang, Joyce (19 October 2001). "Candidates struggle to fund campaigns". Taipei Times. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ Huang, Joyce (29 October 2001). "The battle for Kaohsiung". Taipei Times. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ "Vote-buying police target banks". Taipei Times. 29 November 2001. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ Chuang, Jimmy (1 December 2001). "Minister says the anti-vote-buying effort is successful". Taipei Times. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ Chuang, Chi-ting (3 December 2001). "Prosecutors say anti-vote-buying campaign not over". Taipei Times. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ Low, Stephanie (19 January 2002). "Legislators say their farewells". Taipei Times. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ Jou, Ying-cheng (10 April 2000). "Parties prepare for National Assembly election in May". Taipei Times. Retrieved 9 March 2018.