Historical Events tagged with "chen shui-bian"
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Assassination Attempt on Chen Shui-bian
Just days before a pivotal presidential election, Chen Shui-bian, the then-president of the Republic of China (Taiwan), was shot in an assassination attempt while campaigning in Tainan. The attack took place as Chen Shui-bian and his running mate, Annette Lu, were traveling in an open vehicle and greeted supporters. Despite being injured, Chen proceeded to deliver a speech, impacting the election's atmosphere just ahead of polling day.
Continue ReadingTaiwan's Historic Local Elections Take Place
Taiwan held its first full local elections, marking a significant step towards democratic governance on the island. James Soong was elected as the first and only directly elected Governor of Taiwan, while Chen Shui-bian became the first directly elected Mayor of Taipei and Wu Den-yih won as the first directly elected Mayor of Kaohsiung. This pivotal event illustrated the advancements in Taiwan's electoral system, highlighting the growing influence of direct democracy in local governance.
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