# Chang Chun-hsiung

_Lawyer and former Prime Minister of Taiwan (1938–2025)_

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> Chang Chun-hsiung was a Taiwanese politician and lawyer who served as the premier of the Republic of China from 2000 to 2002 and 2007 to 2008, both under Chen Shui-bian's presidency. His appointment by then-President Chen in 2000 marked the first time a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) member occupied the premiership.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 23 March 1938 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q716710#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kagi City ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q716710#P19))
- **Died:** 27 September 2025 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q716710#P570))
- **Place of death:** Kaohsiung ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q716710#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Taiwan under Japanese rule; Republic of China ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q716710#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q716710#P106))
- **Political party:** Democratic Progressive Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q716710#P102))
- **Education:** National Taiwan University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q716710#P69))
- **Positions held:** Vice Premier of the Republic of China (6 May 2008 – 20 May 2008); Premier of the Republic of China (21 May 2007 – 20 May 2008); Secretary-General of the Democratic Progressive Party (20 March 2002 – 31 January 2005); Premier of the Republic of China (6 October 2000 – 1 February 2002); Vice Premier of the Republic of China (27 July 2000 – 6 October 2000); Secretary-General to the President, Republic of China (20 May 2000 – 28 July 2000); Member of the Legislative Yuan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q716710#P39))

## Questions

**When was Chang Chun-hsiung born?**  
Chang Chun-hsiung was born on 23 March 1938 in Kagi City.

**What positions has Chang Chun-hsiung held?**  
Positions held by Chang Chun-hsiung include: Vice Premier of the Republic of China (2008–2008); Premier of the Republic of China (2007–2008); Secretary-General of the Democratic Progressive Party (2002–2005); Premier of the Republic of China (2000–2002); Vice Premier of the Republic of China (2000–2000).

**Where did Chang Chun-hsiung study?**  
Chang Chun-hsiung was educated at National Taiwan University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Chang Chun-hsiung](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chang_Chun-hsiung) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q716710](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q716710) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
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