Chen Chi-mai

Chen Chi-mai
Chen Chi-mai
Chen at the opening ceremony of the 2007 Taipei International Flower Exhibition
Chief executive officer of the DPP PRCC
Incumbent
Assumed office
May 20, 2011
Preceded by Ker Chien-ming
Deputy Secretary-General of the Presidential Office
In office
February 9, 2007 – May 20, 2008
Serving with Lin Chia-lung
Preceded by Liu Shih-fang
Succeeded by Yeh Chin-chuan
25th Mayor of Kaohsiung(acting)
In office
February 1, 2005 – September 26, 2005
Preceded by Frank Hsieh
Succeeded by Yeh Chu-lan
Spokesperson of the Executive Yuan
In office
May 20, 2004 – February 1, 2005
Preceded by Lin Chia-lung
Succeeded by Cho Jung-tai
3–5th Member of the Legislative Yuan
In office
February 1, 1996 – May 19, 2004
Constituency 2nd(1st term)/1st(2nd-3rd term) district of Kaohsiung City
Personal details
Born December 23, 1964 (1964-12-23) (age 46)
Keelung, Taiwan
Political party Democratic Progressive Party
Residence Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Alma mater Chung Shan Medical University
National Taiwan University
Occupation Politician
Profession Physician

Chen Chi-mai (traditional Chinese: 陳其邁; simplified Chinese: 陈其迈; pinyin: Chén Qímài; Wade–Giles: Chén Chí-mài; born December 23, 1964) is a Taiwanese politician, currently the spokesperson of the Democratic Progressive Party and the Chief executive officer of the Democratic Progressive Party Policy Research and Coordinating Committee. A physician from Keelung, Chen started his political career by becoming member of the Legislative Yuan in 1996 and served as legislator for almost eight years.

In 2005, Chen succeeded to the mayoralty of Kaohsiung after then-mayor Frank Hsieh's appointment as premier. Chen became the Deputy Secretary-General of the Presidential Office in 2007 and served until the inauguration of President Ma Ying-jeou.

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Early life

Chen Chi-mai was born in Keelung City, Taiwan, on December 23, 1964.[1] He is the son of Chen Che-nan, who is also a politician and was also a Deputy Secretary-General of the Presidential Office before Chen took office in 2007.[2]

Chen studied medicine at the Chung Shan Medical University in Taichung, where he earned his MB degree in 1991. He got his MS degree in preventive medicine at the National Taiwan University in 1994. He practiced medicine at the Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (長庚紀念醫院) for about three years and became a lecturer at the Taipei Medical University in 1996.[3]

Chen made his early entry into public affairs when he, as a student, served as an assistant to his father, a legislator at the time.[4]

Rise in politics

A member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Chen was elected legislator three times serving from 1996 to 2004. During his term, he became the secretary-general of the Justice Alliance faction of the DPP in 1998 and the legislative caucus leader in 1999.[3] He also became members of various committees within the Legislative Yuan, including the Foreign Affairs, Judiciary, National Defense, and Transportation Committees.[4]

Before the DPP became the ruling party, Chen suggested that then-incumbent magistrate of Taoyuan County Annette Lu would be a better choice for Chen Shui-bian's presidential running mate than any other party member.[5] Lu was eventually selected as his running mate.[6]

After Shui-bian's successful presidential campaign, Chen Chi-mai, as a leader of the Justice Alliance faction, supported the proposal of another member to revise the pro-independence guideline.[7] Although many party members had similar views, the proposal was sent back to the party's policy research department for review.[8]

In 2004, Chen was appointed a Minister without Portfolio and spokesperson of the Executive Yuan.[4] Soon after, another proposal to modify pro-independence guidelines was created. Several DPP legislators believed that the change of the national title from "Republic of China" to "Taiwan," which is one of the ultimate goals of Taiwan's desinicization campaign and localization movement, was not necessary. Chen also supported the proposal.[9] The proposal was documented in an essay called New Culture Discourse, drafted by DPP legislator Lee Wen-chung of the New Tide faction. After the essay was leaked to the media, many politicians, including Chen, denied being involved in drafting the document. The document was proved too controversial and was attacked within the party as a result, although some members believed that it was only based on the 1999 Resolution on Taiwan's Future.[10]

In January 2005, following the death of former CCP General Secretary, Zhao Ziyang, Chen represented the Taiwanese cabinet in delivering a message to the Chinese government. In his address, Chen urged China's leaders to pursue democratization. Chen stated that Beijing should "face the truth about Tiananmen Square... We urge the Chinese government to learn from Mr. Zhao's tolerance and to push for democratic reforms."[11]

Later in January 2005, Chen Chi-mai was nominated to serve as acting mayor of Kaohsiung by premier-designate Frank Hsieh.[12]

Mayoralty

After becoming the mayor of Kaohsiung, Chen sought to continue construction of the Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit (KMRT), a major construction started during Frank Hsieh's mayoral term.[13] The Red Line of the system is opened, and the Orange Line is scheduled to be opened in August 2008.[14]

Chen also worked to turn Kaohsiung into the a film location hub by encouraging filmmakers to shoot their films in the port city. He offered filmmakers, such as Tsai Ming-liang, various incentives for their award-winning films. He presented a NT$10 million (approx. US$323 thousand) prize to Tsai for his film The Wayward Cloud.[15] Tsai in returned said he will soon shoot a new film in Kaohsiung and praised the city's efforts to develop Kaohsiung into an international city.[15]

On July 25, 2005, Kaohsiung officially became the host city of World Games 2009, which will be the largest international sports event hosted in Taiwan, after Chen received the flag of the World Games.[16] Chen later announced the construction of a world-class stadium built for the event.[17]

In August 2005, Thai workers rioted over the draconian treatment they received as foreign workers. These workers lived in poor conditions and had limited freedom.[18] The Chen administration vowed to take action on August 25.[19] Chen apologized to the public for the social turmoil caused by the incident and offered to resign three times.[20] Then-premier Frank Hsieh authorized Chen's resignation on September 12, and replaced him with former vice premier Yeh Chu-lan.[21]

Post-mayoralty

After a temporary period of research at the London School of Economics in England, Chen was appointed the Deputy Secretary-General of the Presidential Office in February 2007.[22] His appointment drew mixed reactions, with the support from the DPP legislative caucus and opposition from the Kuomintang legislative caucus.[23] Chen served with Lin Chia-lung, former director of the Government Information Office.[24][25]

After the DPP chairmanship election in May 2008, chairwoman-elect Tsai Ing-wen announced the appointment of Chen as the Deputy Secretary-General of the party, serving with Cho Jung-tai until 2009. Now,Chen was the spokesperson of the Democratic Progressive Party and the Chief executive officer of the Democratic Progressive Party Policy Research and Coordinating Committee since May 2011.[26]


References

  1. ^ "陈其迈简历" (in simplified Chinese). chinataiwan.org. http://2006.chinataiwan.org/web/webportal/W5271045/index.html. Retrieved 2008-05-12. [dead link]
  2. ^ "【政治】陳哲男之子陳其邁為“總統府副秘書長”" (in traditional Chinese). stnn.cc. http://www.stnn.cc:82/hot_news/gd_20070210/200702/t20070210_467089.html. Retrieved 2008-05-12. 
  3. ^ a b "歷任政務委員簡介簡介" (in traditional Chinese). Executive Yuan. http://www.ey.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=4571&ctNode=19&mp=1. Retrieved 2008-03-22. 
  4. ^ a b c 《星期人物》陳其邁入閣 躍上火線. (in traditional Chinese). Liberty Times (Taiwan (ROC)). 2004-05-23. http://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2004/new/may/23/today-p2.htm. Retrieved 2008-05-07. 
  5. ^ Annette Lu an early favorite for DPP's 2000 ticket. . The Taipei Times. 1999-09-14. http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/local/archives/1999/09/14/2511. Retrieved 2008-03-22. [dead link]
  6. ^ Chen names Annette Lu as running mate. . The Taipei Times. 1999-12-11. http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/1999/12/11/14422. Retrieved 2008-05-15. [dead link]
  7. ^ DPP to mull independence stance. . The Taipei Times. 2000-03-22. http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2000/03/22/28745. Retrieved 2008-03-22. [dead link]
  8. ^ DPP independence proposal shelved. . The Taipei Times. 2000-03-23. Archived from the original on January 17, 2004. http://web.archive.org/web/20040117020106/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2000/03/23/28895. Retrieved 2008-05-07. 
  9. ^ Keep ROC tag, young DPP urge. . The Taipei Times. 2004-05-13. Archived from the original on November 30, 2005. http://web.archive.org/web/20051130135208/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2004/05/13/2003155233. Retrieved 2008-05-13. 
  10. ^ `New Culture Discourse' displeases almost everyone. . The Taipei Times. 2004-05-16. http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2004/05/16/2003155686. Retrieved 2008-05-13. [dead link]
  11. ^ Kahn, Joseph. "China Gives Zhao's Death Scant Notice". The New York Times. January 18, 2005. Retrieved January 18, 2005.
  12. ^ Chen Chi-mai takes over in Kaohsiung. (in traditional Chinese). The Taipei Times. 2000-01-27. Archived from the original on April 29, 2008. http://web.archive.org/web/20080429222049/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2005/01/27/2003221102. Retrieved 2008-05-07. 
  13. ^ Taiwan Quick Take. . The Taipei Times. 2005-01-31. Archived from the original on February 10, 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/20070210142842/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2005/01/31/2003221671. Retrieved 2008-03-22. 
  14. ^ "張揆主持高捷紅線首航通車典禮" (in traditional Chinese). Government Information Office. http://info.gio.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=36181&ctNode=919. Retrieved 2008-05-12. 
  15. ^ a b Kaohsiung mayor pledges incentives for filmmakers. . The Taipei Times. 2005-03-18. Archived from the original on February 22, 2008. http://web.archive.org/web/20080222061836/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2005/03/18/2003246725. Retrieved 2008-03-22. 
  16. ^ Kaohsiung mayor gets World Games flag. . The Taipei Times. 2005-07-26. Archived from the original on August 4, 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/20070804025037/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2005/07/26/2003265088. Retrieved 2008-03-22. 
  17. ^ Kaohsiung to build stadium for World Games. . The Taipei Times. 2005-07-26. http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2005/07/26/2003265087. Retrieved 2008-03-22. [dead link]
  18. ^ Thai workers riot against `unfair' firm. . The Taipei Times. 2005-08-23. Archived from the original on May 6, 2008. http://web.archive.org/web/20080506041133/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2005/08/23/2003268802. Retrieved 2008-05-15. 
  19. ^ Kaohsiung vows action in wake of riot. . The Taipei Times. 2005-08-26. http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2005/08/26/2003269185. Retrieved 2008-03-22. [dead link]
  20. ^ Kaohsiung mayor offers to quit. . The Taipei Times. 2005-09-07. http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2005/09/07/2003270684. Retrieved 2008-03-22. [dead link]
  21. ^ Replacements brought in for posts vacated after riot. . The Taipei Times. 2005-09-14. http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2005/09/14/2003271562. Retrieved 2008-03-22. [dead link]
  22. ^ 陳其邁接總統府副祕書長. (in traditional Chinese). Liberty Times (Taiwan (ROC)). 2007-02-10. http://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2007/new/feb/10/today-fo3.htm. Retrieved 2008-03-22. 
  23. ^ Chen Chi-mai's appointment draws mixed reaction. . The Taipei Times. 2007-02-11. http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2007/02/11/2003348524. Retrieved 2008-03-22. [dead link]
  24. ^ Pan-blues grill Lin in budget meeting. . The Taipei Times. 2004-05-25. Archived from the original on August 6, 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/20070806012310/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2004/05/25/2003156864. Retrieved 2008-06-01. 
  25. ^ Chen accepts role of DPP chairman. . The Taipei Times. 2007-10-12. http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2007/10/12/2003382743. Retrieved 2008-06-01. [dead link]
  26. ^ 佈局縣市長 蔡籌組選戰策略小組. (in traditional Chinese). Liberty Times (Taiwan (ROC)). 2008-05-22. http://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2008/new/may/22/today-fo3-2.htm. Retrieved 2008-06-01. 
Political offices
Preceded by
Lin Chia-lung
Spokesperson of the Executive Yuan
2004–2005
Succeeded by
Cho Jung-tai
Preceded by
Frank Hsieh
Mayor of Kaohsiung
2005
Succeeded by
Yeh Chu-lan
Preceded by
Liu Shih-fang
Deputy Secretary-General of the Pres. Office
2007 – 2008
(with Lin Chia-lung)
Succeeded by
Yeh Chin-chuan

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