Wu Cherng-dean
Wu Cherng-dean | |
|---|---|
吳成典 | |
Kinmen County | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 May 1957 Republic of China |
| Political party | New Party |
| Alma mater | Fu Jen Catholic University |
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.
Political career
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
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 | New Party Endorsement)
|
9,838 | 37.04% |
Kinmen County Deputy Magistrate
2016 Mainland China visit
In September 2016, Wu with another seven magistrates and mayors from Taiwan visited
Chairman of the New Party
On 21 February 2020, he was elected as the chairman of the New Party.[7]
2023 Mainland China visit
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
His cousin is actor-singer Wu Chun.[9][10]
References
- ^ 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Wu Cherng-dean's blog (in Chinese)
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