Wu Cherng-dean (Chinese: 吳成典; pinyin: Wú Chéngdiǎn; Wade–Giles: Wu Ch'eng-tian; born 10 May 1957) is a Taiwanese politician who is currently the chairman of the New Party.
Wu Cherng-dean | |
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吳成典 | |
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| Chairman of the New Party | |
| Assumed office 21 February 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Yok Mu-ming |
| Deputy Magistrate of Kinmen County | |
| In office 16 June 2016 – 25 December 2018 | |
| Magistrate | Chen Fu-hai |
| In office 20 December 2001 – 31 January 2002 | |
| Magistrate | Lee Chu-feng |
| Member of the Legislative Yuan | |
| In office 1 February 2002 – 31 January 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Chen Ching-pao |
| Succeeded by | Chen Fu-hai |
| Constituency | Kinmen County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 May 1957 Lieyu, Kinmen County, Republic of China |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
| Political party | New Party |
| Alma mater | Fu Jen Catholic University |
Political career edit
Between 2003 and 2006, he was a member of the New Party and served as a legislator.[1][2] In 2003 he and Sisy Chen joined the People First Party (PFP) legislative caucus.[1] By 2007 he joined the Kuomintang.[3]
2014 Kinmen magistracy election edit
On 12 January 2008, he joined the 2008 legislative election as a Kuomintang candidate from Kinmen constituency. However, he narrowly lost the election.
| No. | Candidate | Party | Votes | Ratio | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chen Fu-hai |  Independent
|
9,912 | 37.31% | Yes |
| 2 | Lee Wo-shih | Independent
|
5,274 | 19.85% | |
| 3 | Gao Sian Teng (高絃騰) | Civil Party | 39 | 0.15% | |
| 4 | Hu Wei Sheng (胡偉生) | Independent
|
1,070 | 4.03% | |
| 5 | Tang Huei Pei (唐惠霈) |  Democratic Progressive Party
|
431 | 1.62% | |
| 6 | Wu Cherng-dean |  Kuomintang ( New Party Endorsement)
|
9,838 | 37.04% |
Kinmen County Deputy Magistrate edit
2016 Mainland China visit edit
In September 2016, Wu with another seven magistrates and mayors from Taiwan visited Beijing, which were Hsu Yao-chang (Magistrate of Miaoli County), Chiu Ching-chun (Magistrate of Hsinchu County), Liu Cheng-ying (Magistrate of Lienchiang County), Yeh Hui-ching (Deputy Mayor of New Taipei City), Chen Chin-hu (Deputy Magistrate of Taitung County), Fu Kun-chi (Magistrate of Hualien County) and Lin Ming-chen (Magistrate of Nantou County). Their visit was aimed to reset and restart cross-strait relations after President Tsai Ing-wen took office on 20 May 2016. The eight local leaders reiterated their support of One-China policy under the 1992 Consensus. They met with Taiwan Affairs Office Head Zhang Zhijun and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Yu Zhengsheng.[4][5][6]
Chairman of the New Party edit
On 21 February 2020, he was elected as the chairman of the New Party.[7]
2023 Mainland China visit edit
On 6 June 2023, Wu visited Beijing, where he met CPPCC chairman Wang Huning. Chinese state-media quoted Wu as saying "only through reunification can Taiwan have a way out".[8]
Family edit
References edit
- ^ a b Hsu, Crystal (26 February 2003). "Sisy Chen and Wu Cherng-dean join PFP caucus". Taipei Times. p. 3.
- ^ Chuang, Jimmy (18 October 2006). "Su says voters need to be involved in constitutional plans". Taipei Times. p. 3.
- ^ Tsai, June. "Kinmen takes sweeping action against China's wave of trash." Taiwan Today. January 19, 2007. Retrieved on October 12, 2013.
- ^ "Local gov't officials hold meeting with Beijing".
- ^ "Local government heads arrive in Beijing for talks - Taipei Times". 18 September 2016.
- ^ "Kuomintang News Network". Archived from the original on 2016-09-24.
- ^ "郁慕明將卸任 秘書長吳成典接棒新黨主席" (in Traditional Chinese). ltn.com.tw. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
- ^ Wang, Amber (6 June 2023). "Beijing voices support for Taiwan's pro-unification forces in latest exchange". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ 聯合報、褚姵君 (2007-09-17). "吴尊金门寻根极尽风光 喝高粱酒烧到下面" (in Chinese). 新浪网. Archived from the original on 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
- ^ 吴斌 (2011-12-20). "吴尊返乡为堂哥加油 明星加持台民代选情人气飙升" (in Chinese). 中国台湾网. Archived from the original on 2020-07-01. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
External links edit
- Wu Cherng-dean's blog (in Chinese)
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