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Chairman of People First Party, former Governor of Taiwan Province

PoliticiansBorn 1942 · age 84
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Soong Chu-yu, also known by his English name James Soong, is a Taiwanese political scientist and politician who is the founder and chairman of the People First Party. Soong was the first and only elected governor of Taiwan Province from 1994 and 1998, after which he became a perennial candidate in Taiwanese politics.

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James Soong
said · Oct 7, 2016
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The appointment (as special envoy to APEC 2016) fills me with a deep sense of responsibility. It is a mission rather than a job.

James Soong (2016) cited in "Beijing knew I would be envoy: Soong" on Taipei Times, 7 October 2016.

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James Soong
said · Aug 22, 2015
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I would like to express my regret for the harms and wounds that once existed in this island of Taiwan.

James Soong (2015) cited in "Soong apologizes for his role in Martial Law era" on Taipei Times, 22 August 2015.

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James Soong
said · 2015
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Cooperation is not a merger. There's no need to crush oneself to accommodate others.

James Soong (2015) cited in "Eric Chu taps former labor head as running mate and James Soong taps Hsu Hsin-ying" on China Post, 18 November

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Category
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Type
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Born 1942 · age 84
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