Chen Shui-bian

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Records

Chen Shui-bian's most significant achievement is breaking the KMT's 55-year hold on power, a watershed moment in Taiwan's democratic history. He also served two full terms as president, a feat made notable by the contentious political climate. His rise from poverty to the presidency is often cited as an inspiring example of social mobility.

Records & Feats

First DPP president of the Republic of China

Historic First·2000

Won the 2000 presidential election, ending KMT's 55 years of continuous rule.

First popularly elected Mayor of Taipei

Historic First·1994

Elected in 1994, becoming the first directly elected mayor of the special municipality.