Chen Chung-hsin

Chen Chung-hsin (Chinese: 陳忠信; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tân Tiong-sìn; born 15 April 1949) is a Taiwanese journalist, editor, and politician.

This article is about the journalist and politician. For the Scouting award recipient, see Chen Chung-shin.
Chen Chung-hsin
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陳忠信
Chen Chung-hsin campaigning for Lin Chia-lung in November 2014
Acting Secretary-General of National Security Council of the Republic of China
In office
27 March 2008 – 20 May 2008
Preceded byChiou I-jen
Succeeded bySu Chi
Member of the Legislative Yuan
In office
1 February 1999 – 31 May 2004
ConstituencyRepublic of China
Succeeded bySu Chia-fu
Personal details
Born (1949-04-15) 15 April 1949
NationalityRepublic of China
Political partyDemocratic Progressive Party
Alma materTunghai University
Occupationpolitician
Professionjournalist

Chen studied mathematics at Tunghai University and began his career in journalism, serving as a writer for the Independence Daily Post for eight years, as well as editor of Formosa Magazine and Taiwan Social Research Quarterly.[1][2] Chen adopted the pen name Hangzhi (杭之).[3] His association with the tangwai-affiliated Formosa Magazine forced him to go on the run in the aftermath of the Kaohsiung Incident.[3][4]

Chen was twice elected to the Legislative Yuan via party list proportional representation as a member of the Democratic Progressive Party.[1][2] As a legislator, Chen jointly proposed an amendment to the Criminal Prosecution Law in October 2000, alongside Chiu Tai-san and Lee Ching-hsiung, regarding the use of search warrants.[5] In February 2002, Chen attended a press conference with You Ching and Chen Sheng-hung, in support of Lin Chin-hsing's opposition to a proposed increase for National Health Insurance premiums.[6] During his legislative tenure, Chen was a member of the defense committee.[7]

While serving as a legislator, Chen was appointed head of the Democratic Progressive Party's Chinese Affairs Department in July 2002.[8] Compared to senior DPP leaders at the time, Chen's views on Cross-Strait relations were considered more favorable to China.[8] The next month, Chen Chung-hsin reiterated the Chen Shui-bian presidential administration's adherence to the Four Noes and One Without.[9][10] Chen Chung-hsin had planned to commemorate the National Day of the Republic of China in Hong Kong, but turned his visa application in late and was unable to participate.[11] In January 2003, he visited China for the first time since taking on his party position.[12][13] In December of that year, Chen discussed Kuomintang chairman Lien Chan's endorsement of Chen Shui-bian's One Country on Each Side, stating that Lien had previously criticized the concept and called on Lien to explain his party's views on Cross-Strait ties.[14] In April 2004, Chen Chung-hsin was considered a candidate to replace Tsai Ing-wen as head of the Mainland Affairs Council.[15] The position went to Joseph Wu, and Chen instead became deputy and acting secretary-general of the National Security Council.[16][17] After leaving public service, Chen has commented on aspects of Taiwanese identity,[18] Ma Ying-jeou's actions regarding Cross-Strait relations,[19] and Taiwan's place within the one China principle.[20]

References
  1. "Chen Chung-hsin (4)". Legislative Yuan. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  2. "Chen Chung-hsin (5)". Legislative Yuan. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  3. 杭之 (16 December 2020). "寄給林毓生教授的信攤在我眼前 那是《一九八四》的情景—杭之口述歷史之三" (in Chinese). Up Media. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  4. Lee, Shao-feng (10 December 2003). "Lessons from the Kaohsiung Incident". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  5. Low, Stephanie (7 October 2000). "Reforms sought on issuance of search warrants". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  6. Ko, Shu-ling (23 February 2002). "Health-fee plan sickens DPP lawmakers". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  7. Hsu, Stacy (6 April 2004). "Blue-camp poseur should be punished, DPP legislators say". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  8. Ko, Shu-ling (21 July 2002). "DPP appointee sees little change to China policy". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  9. Lin, Mei-chun (6 August 2002). "DPP clarifies position, sticks to 'five no's'". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  10. Lin, Mei-chun (2 August 2002). "DPP regrets Beijing's response to Chen's remarks". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  11. Lin, Miao-jung (9 October 2002). "Visa snags delay DPP lawmakers". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  12. Lin, Mei-chun (21 January 2003). "DPP official visits Beijing". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  13. Lin, Miao-jung (24 January 2003). "Academics urge MAC to promote economic links". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  14. Ko, Shu-ling (22 December 2003). "Chen adds Mongolia to strait debate". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  15. Chen, Melody (30 April 2004). "Chen explains secret US visit". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  16. Lin, Chieh-yu (12 May 2004). "Su Tseng-chang to take Presidential Office reins". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  17. "Chen names transition team to prepare for Ma". Taipei Times. 30 March 2008. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  18. Ko, Shu-ling (10 October 2010). "Taiwanese pride suffers under Ma: poll". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  19. Ko, Shu-ling (28 June 2010). "ANALYSIS : Taipei not ready for talks with Beijing". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  20. "DPP is duty-bound to establish official communications with China: Su Chi". Taipei Times. 27 September 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
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