Hsiao Bi-khim
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Records
Hsiao Bi-khim's greatest accolades lie in her historic political achievements. She is the first vice president of Taiwanese descent born in Japan, a milestone in Taiwan's political history. Her election to represent Hualien County in 2016 broke a KMT stronghold, demonstrating her broad appeal. As TECRO representative, she steered Taiwan-US relations through a critical period, earning recognition as one of Taiwan's most effective diplomats. Her rise to the vice presidency reflects her long-standing commitment to Taiwan's sovereignty and her expertise in international affairs.
Honours & Distinctions
Vice President of the Republic of China
Second-highest constitutional office in Taiwan
Vice President of the Bureau of Liberal International
Leadership position in the international liberal democratic organization
Records & Feats
First vice president of Taiwanese descent born in Japan
Hsiao Bi-khim is the first person of Taiwanese descent born in Japan to hold the office of vice president of the Republic of China.
Won a legislative seat in a KMT stronghold
In 2016, she won a seat in Hualien County, historically a Kuomintang stronghold, marking a significant political upset.