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Chen Hsien-chung

Chen Hsien-chung

Taiwanese politician

Chen Hsien-chung (Chinese: 陳憲中; born 1948) is a Taiwanese politician.

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Chen attended primary and secondary school in Beigang, Yunlin and studied banking at Tamkang University.[1]

A member of the Democratic Progressive Party, won election to the Legislative Yuan in 2004 as a representative of Yunlin County. Chen frequently criticized legislative gridlock,[2] and, in January 2007, found himself in a physical altercation with fellow legislator Chen Chao-jung.[3] Chen Hsien-chung was often involved in budget discussions,[3][4] and was also known for his opposition to the use of ractopamine in pork products.[5] Chen lost to Chang Chia-chun in the legislative elections of 2008.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    "Chen Hsien-chung (6)". Legislative Yuan. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  2. [2]
    Shih, Hsiu-chuan (29 March 2006). "Pan-blues enrage DPP legislator by blocking bills again". Taipei Times. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  3. [3]
    Shih, Hsiu-chuan (12 January 2007). "Lawmakers bloody and bruised after budget brawl". Taipei Times. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  4. [4]
    Ko, Shu-ling (9 October 2007). "Budget review becomes farcical". Taipei Times. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  5. [5]
    Chuang, Jimmy; Wang, Flora (21 August 2007). "No change on ractopamine: Cabinet". Taipei Times. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  6. [6]
    "Legislative elections and referendums (2008)" (PDF). Taipei Times. 13 January 2008. Retrieved 29 May 2017.


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