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NEWS ABOUT: Chen Shui bian

Chen Shui bian stories: 3 news summaries

Ex-Taiwan Prez Convicted of Corruption, Sentenced to Life

Chen Shui-bian and wife both found guilty of embezzlement, taking bribes

Sep 11, 09 4:25 AM CDT
(AP) - The former president of Taiwan was convicted of corruption and sentenced to life imprisonment today, marking a watershed event in the island's turbulent political history. Chen Shui-bian, president from 2000 to 2008, was charged with embezzling $3.15 million from a special presidential fund, receiving bribes worth at least $9... More »

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Taiwan • bribery • corruption • money laundering • embezzlement • Chen Shui bian

Taiwan's
Ex-President Chen Indicted

He's accused of taking millions in bribes; faces life in prison

Dec 12, 08 7:25 AM CST
(AP) - Taiwanese prosecutors indicted former President Chen Shui-bian on graft charges today, a stunning blow for a man who rose to power in 2000 on promises to reform the island's corrupt political culture. Chen has been jailed since Nov. 12 on accusations of money laundering and other offenses, and he mounted... More »

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Taiwan • corruption • embezzlement • Chen Shui bian • corruption charges

Taiwanese Nationalists Win Big

Party seeks reunification, while independence-seeking president reels from results

Jan 12, 08 12:25 PM CST
(Newser) - Taiwan’s China-friendly opposition party dominated parliamentary elections today, the BBC reports, dealing a blow to the hard-line president 2 months before his own poll. The KMT, which supports closer ties with Beijing, trounced the ruling DPP, winning 72% of the seats in the 113-seat chamber. President Chen Shui-bian, resigning... More »

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China • Taiwan • independence • Beijing • Taipei • KMT • DPP • Chen Shui bian • reunification

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