James Soong

Chairman of People First Party, former Governor of Taiwan Province · Taiwan · On the map · Politicians · Born 1942 · age 84

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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2016“The appointment (as special envoy to APEC 2016) fills me with a deep sense of responsibility. It is a mission rather than a job.”In their words7 October 2016Taipei TimesRead the whole statement

2015“I would like to express my regret for the harms and wounds that once existed in this island of Taiwan.”In their words22 August 2015Taipei TimesRead the whole statement

“Cooperation is not a merger. There's no need to crush oneself to accommodate others.”In their wordsJames Soong (2015) cited in "Eric Chu taps former labor head as running mate and James Soong taps Hsu Hsin-ying" on China Post, 18 NovemberRead the whole statement