Posts Tagged ‘ Chen Shui-bian ’

Taiwan ex-spy chief cleared of corruption charge

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Taiwan’s ex-spy chief and right-hand man of jailed former president Chen Shui-bian was cleared Tuesday of embezzling diplomatic funds during Chen’s term in office, a court 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 Taiwan ex-president gets extra jail term...

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US cable: China official, Taiwanese spy had affair

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The Associated Press The Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan A U.S. diplomatic cable released by the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks says former Chinese Finance Minster Jin Renqing was fired in 2007 for having a sexual relationship with a suspected Taiwanese spy. The reported affair occurred during the administration of Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian, when tensions between...

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Taiwan president approves ex-leader’s jail writing

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Taiwan’s jailed ex-president Chen Shui-bian should be allowed to publish political commentaries from behind bars, a report cited his successor as saying on Friday. (read the story…) Related items Tens of thousands gather to protest ahead of Taiwan president's inauguration Taiwan's president set to start 2nd term under China's shadow, but with improved economic...

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