Chen Shui-bian

Chen Shui-bian is a Taiwanese politician who served as the President of Taiwan from 2000 to 2008. He is known for promoting Taiwanese identity and democratic reforms, and he was the first president not from the long-dominant Kuomintang party. His tenure was marked by efforts to strengthen Taiwan’s independence and international presence, but also by internal political conflicts. After leaving office, Chen faced legal issues related to corruption, which he and his supporters have contested. Overall, he is a significant figure in Taiwan’s modern democratic development and its ongoing debate over national identity and sovereignty.