Chen Ching-pao

Chen Ching-pao Chinese: 陳清寶; born 9 December 1955) is a Taiwanese politician.

Chen Ching-pao
陳清寶
Member of the Legislative Yuan
In office
1 February 1993 – 31 January 2002
Preceded byHuang Wu-jen
ConstituencyKinmen County
Succeeded byWu Cherng-dean
Personal details
Born (1955-12-09) 9 December 1955
Kinmen, Fujian Province, Republic of China
NationalityRepublic of China
Political partyIndependent
Other political
affiliations		Kuomintang
Alma materNational Taiwan Ocean University

Early life and career

Chen was born in 1955,[1] and attended National Taiwan Ocean University.[2][3] Prior to pursuing political office, he was a schoolteacher at a vocational high school.[2][3]

Electoral history

Chen was elected to the Legislative Yuan from the Kinmen County Constituency for the first time in 1992, while affiliated with the Kuomintang.[4] Chen succeeded Huang Wu-jen in office. Chen won reelection twice, in 1995[2] and 1998.[3][5] In April 2001, the Taiwan Association of University Professors regarded Chen as one of thirteen worst-performing legislators.[6] Chen subsequently lost his bid for a fourth legislative term in December,[7][8] and yielded the Kinmen seat to Wu Cherng-dean. Before leaving office in 2002, Chen expressed being at peace with his electoral loss,[9] and later stated, "As a microcosm of society, the legislature has its share of hypocrites. I'm glad I'll be leaving this place soon."[10] Chen was unsuccessful in a 2004 independent legislative campaign.[11][12] During his final legislature term, Chen also served on the Kuomintang's Central Committee.[13]

Legislative career

In 1999, Chen cautioned against withdrawing the Republic of China Armed Forces from Kinmen.[14] As the Democratic Progressive Party-affiliated Chen Shui-bian presidential administration assumed office in 2000, Chen Ching-pao questioned the selection of Kuomintang member Tang Fei as premier.[15][16] Throughout the year, Chen opposed budgets proposed by the Democratic Progressive Party-affiliated administration.[17][18][19] In 2001, Chen criticized presidential advisers Shi Wen-long and Birei Kin.[20] Later that year, he questioned security efforts undertaken by Taiwanese airlines shortly after the September 11 attacks.[21]

Throughout his legislative tenure, Chen Ching-pao advocated for the little three links between China and Taiwan,[22] including plans to develop Kinmen into a "duty-free trade center" as described by Chen Ching-hwang, director of Chen Ching-pao's legislative office in Kinmen.[23] After amendments to the Offshore Islands Development Bill passed a third legislative reading in March 2000, Chen Ching-pao described the action as "a goodwill gesture from Taiwan."[24] He subsequently called for expansion of the links, namely travel for religious purposes.[25] Chen also suggested several infrastructure improvements regarding the little three links. He proposed that a bridge between Kinmen and Xiamen be built,[26] and also advocated for facilities in the Liaolo port on Kinmen to be expanded.[27] Chen opposed a December 2000 proposal by Lin Chia-sheng, minister of the Research, Development and Evaluation Commission, to directly legalize gambling on Kimen and Matsu Islands as part of the little three links.[28] In October 2001, Chen proposed revisions to The Offshore Islands Development Act which permitted residents to decide by referendum whether or not to legalize gambling.[29] In January 2001, Chen Ching-pao opined that the Chen Shui-bian government was not adequately promoting the little three links.[30]

In November 2000, before the little three links were formally established, Chen Ching-pao and other legislators attempted to sail from Kinmen to Xiamen, but were forced to turn back due to large waves.[31] Chen began planning a second voyage the next month.[32] Chen observed several days before departure that the government of China was unresponsive.[33][34] Chen's direct contact with the Xiamen municipal government was more successful.[35] However, the trip was eventually cancelled.[36][37]

Controversy

In 2002, businesswoman Su Hui-chen claimed that she bribed a legislative committee four years prior on which Chen was a member.[38][39][40]

References
  1. "[1998 陳清寶 Electoral Data]" (in Chinese). Central Election Commission. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
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  5. "第 04 屆立法委員選舉（區域） 候選人得票數" (in Chinese). Central Election Commission. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  6. Huang, Joyce (16 April 2001). "Professors make list of legislature's 'troublemakers'". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  7. "2001-第 05 屆立法委員選舉 > 區域" (in Chinese). Central Election Commission. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  8. Hsu, Crystal (12 December 2001). "Lawmakers rise to decry Sisy Chen 'prostitute' jibe". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  9. Low, Stephanie (19 January 2002). "Legislators say their farewells". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  10. Hsu, Crystal (22 January 2002). "Newsmakers: The enigmatic Huang Hsien-chou". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  11. "PFP questions KMT's sincerity". Taipei Times. 10 November 2004. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  12. "第 06 屆 立法委員選舉（區域） 候選人得票數" (in Chinese). Central Election Commission. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  13. Low, Stephanie (30 September 2001). "KMT approves nominees". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  14. Hsu, Brian (28 November 1999). "Military analysts criticize island troop withdrawal". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  15. Lin, Chieh-yu (25 May 2000). "Tang willing to face legislature". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  16. Jou, Ying-cheng (1 April 2000). "Confusion reigns in KMT over Tang Fei's position". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  17. Low, Stephanie; Chu, Monique (16 September 2001). "KMT, New Party sink DPP's 2001 budget proposal". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  18. Low, Stephanie (27 September 2000). "Budget bill is placed on Legislative Yuan agenda". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  19. Chiu, Yu-tzu (30 November 2000). "Legislative Yuan committee slashes ROCSAT-3 budget". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  20. "Kobayashi ban being reviewed". Taipei Times. 7 March 2001. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  21. Chuang, Chi-ting (4 October 2001). "Air marshals to fly Taiwan routes to US". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  22. Hsu, Crystal (20 May 2001). "One Year On: National Security - Cross-starit relations are as chilly as ever". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  23. Huang, Joyce (24 December 2000). "New laws conflict with old ways". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  24. "Ban on the 'small three links' lifted". Taipei Times. 22 March 2000. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  25. Ide, William (17 May 2000). "Incoming MAC chief says 'small three links' a priority". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  26. Dobson, Richard (18 May 2000). "New MOTC chief ready for 'small three links'". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  27. Huang, Joyce (23 December 2000). "'Small three links' could be abused, Chang fears". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  28. Huang, Joyce (28 December 2000). "Cabinet agency proposes casinos for Kinmen, Matsu". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  29. Tsai, Ting-i (16 October 2001). "Offshore gambling measures score big among legislators". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  30. "Legislator says government failing to promote links". Taipei Times. 11 January 2001. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  31. "Impromptu trip to China fails". Taipei Times. 18 November 2000. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  32. Lin, Mei-chun (14 December 2000). "Lawmakers plan trial run to China". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  33. "Legislators prepare to test small links". Taipei Times. 19 December 2000. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  34. Lin, Mei-chun (20 December 2000). "Small links test awaits approval from China". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  35. Lin, Mei-chun (21 December 2000). "Trial run to China cancelled at last minute by MAC". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  36. Chuang, Chi-ting (28 December 2000). "MAC chairwoman says links at risk". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  37. "MAC official calls for cross-strait judicial cooperation". Taipei Times. 29 December 2000. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  38. Hsu, Crystal (17 September 2002). "Wong denies Su's Zanadau allegations". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  39. Hsu, Crystal (22 September 2002). "Former lawmaker Wong denies role in latest scandal". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  40. Hsu, Crystal (28 December 2002). "Wang Jyn-pingdragged into Zanadau case". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
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