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Taiwan's ex-president would welcome pardon

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Taipei (The China Post/ANN) – Former Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian is eager to get out of jail and would welcome a presidential pardon if it is possible, an opposition heavyweight said yesterday. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan may buy US beef in exchange for trade talks Taiwan's shopping channel workers slam 'media monster'...

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Taiwan's jailed ex-leader granted hospital visit

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Taiwan's jailed ex-president Chen Shui-bian, who has complained of health problems, has been granted a hospital visit for further medical checks, according to a prison official. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan ex-leader to attend funeral in handcuffs Taiwan president approves ex-leader’s jail writing Taiwan's ex-president would welcome pardon Taiwan’s jailed ex-leader addresses supporters...

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Taiwan’s jailed ex-leader addresses supporters

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Taiwan’s jailed ex-leader Chen Shui-bian addressed hundreds of supporters in a 20-minute speech at a ceremony for his late mother-in-law Friday, just a week before the island goes to the polls. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan ex-leader to attend funeral in handcuffs Taiwan's ex-president would welcome pardon Taiwan's jailed ex-leader granted hospital visit...

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Taiwan’s jailed ex-leader to make pre-vote appearance

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Taiwan’s jailed ex-leader Chen Shui-bian will pay his respects to his late mother-in-law Friday, his office said, arguing his appearance will boost his old party’s chances in imminent presidential polls. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan’s jailed ex-leader addresses supporters Taiwan ex-leader to attend funeral in handcuffs Taiwan's ex-president would welcome pardon Taiwan's jailed...

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Taiwan’s Tsai puts pragmatism over populism

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TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s first woman presidential candidate, Tsai Ing-wen, is not like the average politician from the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). A former law professor with an academic bearing, she favours pragmatism over the populist rhetoric of previous party leader Chen Shui-bian, whose assertions during his 2000-2008 presidency that Taiwan was an...

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Taiwan’s ex-president may get prison leave to attend in-law’s funeral

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Taiwan’s former president Chen Shui-bian, who is currently serving a reduced life sentence for graft, is expected to receive permission to attend the funeral for his mother-in-law, according to the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). (read more…) Related items Taiwan's jailed ex-leader granted hospital visit Taiwan’s ex-leader jailed for 18 years over bribery charges Taiwan...

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Taiwan ex-leader to attend funeral in handcuffs

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Taiwan’s jailed ex-leader Chen Shui-bian will be allowed to attend his mother-in-law’s funeral next week, but will be handcuffed or chained and barred from speaking to the media, officials said Monday. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan's jailed ex-leader granted hospital visit Taiwan’s jailed ex-leader addresses supporters Taiwan president approves ex-leader’s jail writing Taiwan's...

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Taiwan’s ex-leader jailed for 18 years over bribery charges

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Beijing, Oct 15 (ANI): Taiwan’s former leader Chen Shui-bian has been given an 18-year prison term for taking bribes in bank mergers. (continue…) Related items Taiwan's jailed ex-leader granted hospital visit Taiwan’s ex-president may get prison leave to attend in-law’s funeral Taiwan ex-president gets extra jail term Taiwan's ex-president would welcome pardon Taiwan’s jailed...

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Taiwan’s former President gets 18-year term on corruption charge

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Overturning first-trial verdicts, the Taiwan High Court in a retrial Thursday returned guilty verdicts on corruption charges against former President Chen Shui-bian, now serving an 18-year sentence for corruption , his wife, his son, and the son’s wife. (continue…) Related items Taiwan ex-president gets extra jail term Taiwan vows to improve ties with mainland...

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Taiwan: Ex-President Chen Shui-bian Gets 18 Years

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Chen Shui-bian, the former president of Taiwan, was sentenced Thursday to 18 years in prison, on top of the 17 years he is already serving for corruption. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan ex-leader’s son to run for parliament Taiwan's ex-president would welcome pardon Taiwan's jailed ex-leader granted hospital visit Taiwan’s jailed ex-leader addresses...

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Taiwan ex-president gets extra jail term

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Taiwan’s ex-leader Chen Shui-bian — who is already in jail for corruption — was given an additional 18-year sentence on Thursday for his role in a financial scandal, a high court spokesman said. (continue…) Related items Taiwan’s ex-leader jailed for 18 years over bribery charges Taiwan’s former President gets 18-year term on corruption charge...

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Taiwan ex-leader’s son to run for parliament

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The son of Taiwan’s jailed ex-president Chen Shui-bian said Thursday he will run in parliamentary elections next year despite a court ruling that led to his dismissal as a city councillor. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan's ex-president would welcome pardon Taiwan's jailed ex-leader granted hospital visit Taiwan’s jailed ex-leader addresses supporters Taiwan’s ex-president...

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