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Ma Ying-Jeou is the current President of Taiwan. Prior to his victory in Taiwan's 2008 presidential election, Ma served two terms as the mayor of Taipei. He advocates stronger ties with China, and was the chairman of the Kuomintang Party from from 2005 to 2007.
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Fast Facts
- Born: July 13, 1950 in Hong Kong
- Political party: Kuomintang
- Current President of Taiwan
- Assumed office: May 20, 2008
- Previous office: Mayor of Taipei
- In office: December 25, 1998 to December 25, 2006
- Former Chairman of the Kuomintang
- In office: July 16, 2005 to February 13, 2007
- Earned advanced law degrees from New York University and Harvard University
- Accused of holding a green card to the United States
- He has been charged with corruption and embezzling, but found not guilty on all countsThe China Post: Court clears Ma of graft charges (April 25, 2008)
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President Ma Ying-jeou vows to continue aid to Nicaragua http://tinyurl.com/n8yuze
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Ma Ying-Jeou Recent News
- BBC News: Ma Ying-jeou
- Bloomberg: Taiwan's Ma May Scrap Fuel-Price Controls, Boost Nuclear Power (March 20, 2008)
- BBC News: Taiwan Voters Seek Candidate of Change (March 20, 2008)
- Javno: Taiwan's Ma Ying-jeou Eyes Presidency (March 19, 2008)
- The China Post: Ma Ying-jeou Pledges to Be Symbol of Unity (March 17, 2008)
- The China Post: Ma Ying-jeou Doesn't Cough From Stress Any Longer (March 17, 2008)
- Macau Daily Times: New Controversy Won't Hurt Taiwan Ma's Election Bid (February 1, 2008)
- China Post: Ma Unveils Tax Reform Program (February 1, 2008)
- China Post: Old Passport Clears KMT Hopeful (February 1, 2008)
- Taiwan Journal: Hsieh, Ma Outline Presidential Platforms (January 31, 2008)
- "Concerning cross-strait relations, Ma talked about 'three yeses' and 'three noes.' While the latter includes no negotiation with China on unification, no rush for 'Taiwan independence' and no military means to change the status quo; the former puts peace, prosperity and dignity as the basis for enhancing cross-strait and foreign ties as well as being a peacemaker and responsible stakeholder in the world community"
- Associated Press: Taiwan Candidate's Loyalty Questioned (January 30, 2008)
- China Post: Ma Reaffirms KMT Won't Abuse Power (January 14, 2008)
- ABC News: Taiwan's Nationalists Want Better Ties with China (January 13, 2008)
- Financial Times: Taiwan Prosecutors Appeal Against Ma’s Acquittal (January 9, 2008)
- China Post: Ma Ying-jeou Suing 'Persecutor' (January 3, 2008)
- China.org: "Ma Ying-jeou Acquitted in Corruption Trial" (December 28, 2007)
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Asia Times Forums: Ma Ying-jeou Says Taiwan is an Independent Country
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China Post: Ma Ying-Jeou and Obama
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The China Desk: What You Need to Know About the Ma Ying-jeou Incident (2007)
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Taiwan Matters: A Glimpse into Ma Ying-jeou's Economics (2007)
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The View From Taiwan: Ma Ying-jeou interview on BBC: A Tissue of Lies? (2006)
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Peking Duck: The Ma Ying-jeou Shuffle (2006)
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Pinyin News: Ma Ying-jeou Thought (2006)
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Asia Times Forums: Ma Ying-jeou Says Taiwan is an Independent Country
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Resignation and Presidential Candidacy | Add a Link
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Yahoo! News: Court Ruling Keeps Taiwan's Ma in Presidential Race
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Channel NewsAsia: Taiwan Court Clears Presidential Candidate Ma of Corruption (2007)
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China Post: Ma Said to Pick Siew for 2008 Race (2007)
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Taipei Times: Ma Starts 2008 Bid After Indictment (2007)
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BBC News: Taiwan Opposition Leader Resigns (2007)
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Yahoo! News: Court Ruling Keeps Taiwan's Ma in Presidential Race
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Ma Ying-Jeou Timeline | Add a Link
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1950: July 13, Ma Ying-jeou is born in [[Hong Kong]]
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1951: Ma Ying-jeou moves to [[Taiwan]] with his family
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1972: Earns a law degree from National Taiwan University
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1984-1988: Serves as secretary-general of the KMT
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1993: Appointed Justice Minister by Lee Teng-hui
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1998: Defeats Chen Shui-bian in the [[Taipei]] mayoral race
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2005: Refused entry into [[Hong Kong]] due his opposition of the Anti-Secession Law of [[China]]
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2005: July 16, Ma wins the election for Chairman of the KMT against Wang Jin-pyng
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2005: December 3, Ma leads the KMT to a Three-in-one election victory
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2006: November 14, Ma questioned about his "special expenses" as mayor
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2007: February 13, Indicted on embezzlement charges
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2007: February 13, Resigns as chairman of the KMT
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2007: August 14, The Taipei District Count finds Ma not guilty on all charges
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2008: January 14, The KMT wins a landslide victory in parliamentary elections
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1950: July 13, Ma Ying-jeou is born in [[Hong Kong]]
