Chen Shui-bian Quotes

A collection of quotes by Chen Shui-bian.

Chen Shui-bian is a former Taiwanese politician who served as the President of the Republic of China from 2000 to 2008. Born on October 12, 1950, in Tainan, Taiwan, Chen entered politics after a successful career as a defense lawyer and prominent human rights advocate. He was a member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which supported Taiwanese independence.

During his presidency, Chen pushed for social and democratic reforms, working towards Taiwan's international recognition and strengthening its economic ties with other countries. However, his tenure was marred by controversies and political polarization. He faced significant opposition from the more conservative Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and dealt with strained cross-strait relations with China.

Chen Shui-bian's presidency was marked by a turbulent time in Taiwanese politics, including several corruption scandals that later led to his indictment and imprisonment after leaving office. He was convicted of bribery, embezzlement, and money laundering, facing a controversial trial that raised concerns about political motivations. Despite the controversies and legal issues surrounding him, Chen remains a polarizing figure in Taiwanese politics due to his efforts to promote Taiwanese identity and independence.

Following his conviction, Chen Shui-bian's health deteriorated, and he was eventually released on medical parole in 2015 after spending several years in prison.

If we really love and cherish Taiwan, we should hold our han

If we really love and cherish Taiwan, we should hold our hands in unity to protect our country and our democratic values with the most humble and tolerant hearts.

Chen Shui-bian

Love Unity

We sincerely ask the Beijing authorities across the Strait t

We sincerely ask the Beijing authorities across the Strait to view the election result from a positive perspective, to accept the democratic decision of the Taiwanese people.

Chen Shui-bian

Positive

I understand the harsh feelings and sentiments from my oppon

I understand the harsh feelings and sentiments from my opponents and their supporters because I myself have been defeated twice in my political life in the past and I understand very well it is hard to accept your own failure.

Chen Shui-bian

Failure

The grandeur and strength or our people and democracy are as

The grandeur and strength or our people and democracy are as big as a forest.

Chen Shui-bian

Strength

Through mutual understanding, sincerity and goodwill, and wi

Through mutual understanding, sincerity and goodwill, and with great wisdom and broad views, the leaders on both sides should jointly initiate new opportunities for peace, stability, cooperation and mutual benefit.

Chen Shui-bian

Great

Secondly I would like to make continuous efforts of stabilis

Secondly I would like to make continuous efforts of stabilising cross Strait relations, eventually reaching peace across the Taiwan strait and stability and security in the Asia Pacific region.

Chen Shui-bian

Peace

However, I must say that I am very happy to see that we have

However, I must say that I am very happy to see that we have such a positive result for our first referendum in our history and that gives me more confidence in Taiwan's democracy.

Chen Shui-bian

Positive