Central News Agency (Taiwan)
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The Central News Agency is the national news agency of the Republic of China. Founded by the Kuomintang in Guangzhou in 1924, it is Taiwan's oldest and largest news agency. At the end of Chinese Civil
Headquarters in Taipei
An entrance to the CNA headquarters on Songjiang Road, Taipei
Chen Shui-bian
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Chen Shui-bian is a Taiwan politician and lawyer who served as the fifth president of the Republic of China from 2000 to 2008. Chen was the first president from the Democratic Progressive Party, endin
Central News Agency (Taiwan)
…Kuomintang, it was still subject to political influence by the ruling party. During the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration of President Chen Shui-bian, the government appointed people of Taiwanese origin to leadership positions of CNA, which prompted editorial changes that de-emphasized the Chinese…
Official Portrait, 2000
Images of Chiang Kai-shek were removed from public buildings. Chen's portrait was hung at a location in the presidential office that previously displayed a portrait of Chiang.
Chen Shui-bian addressed his opening speech at 2006 Taiwan Sports Elite Awards
At the funeral of Pope John Paul II, Chen (far left), whom the Holy See recognized as the head of state of China, was seated in the front row (in French alphabetical order) beside the first lady and president of Brazil.