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Wu Den-yih was born on 30 January, 1948 in Caotun, Taichung County, Taiwan Province, Republic of China, is a Taiwanese politician. Discover Wu Den-yih's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 76 years old?

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Age 76 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 30 January, 1948
Birthday 30 January
Birthplace Caotun, Taichung County, Taiwan Province, Republic of China
Nationality Taiwan

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His wife is Tsai Ling-yi

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Wu Den-yih Net Worth

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1912

In Beijing, they visited the Guangdong-Guangxi House, where Sun Yat-sen was elected as Chairperson of Kuomintang in 1912.

In Hangzhou, they visited the Manao Temple, where a museum of Lian Heng is located.

In Nanjing, they visited Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum.

And in Chongqing, they attended the Taiwan Week celebration organized by Taiwanese businessmen doing business in mainland China.

1948

Wu Den-yih (born 30 January 1948) is a Taiwanese politician.

Wu was born in Caotun, Taichung, Taiwan in 1948.

1968

He attended National Taiwan University, where he was president and editor-in-chief of the University News (大學新聞) student periodical in from 1968 to 1969.

One of the essays Wu wrote for the publication prompted Chiang Ching-kuo to support Wu's entry into politics.

1970

He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history in 1970.

Upon graduation, he was conscripted into the military.

Upon completing his compulsory military service in the armed forces, Wu worked as a journalist for the China Times before entering starting his political career.

While with the China Times, he was known for his accurate reporting and insightful commentary.

1973

He graduated from National Taiwan University and worked as a journalist before beginning a career in politics with a 1973 appointment to the Taipei City Council.

In 1973 at the age of 25, he was appointed to a position in the Taipei City Council, serving as the youngest member of the council.

While in the office, he was resolute in upholding the view of working with high standard of integrity.

For some corrupt officials, he asserted that bending the law is even worse than the corruption itself.

He further added that although corruption violates the law, the law nevertheless survives.

But if one publicly manipulates the law with impunity, the law dies.

Wu worked for the council for eight years.

During his time in the council, he also still worked as an editorial writer at China Times providing his opinions and thoughts on current political issues.

After serving the Taipei City Council, Wu made a successful campaign for the magistracy of Nantou County.

1981

Wu was then elected Magistrate of Nantou County, serving from 1981 to 1989.

He was elected to two terms, serving from 1981 to 1989.

1990

Following two terms as magistrate, he was named Mayor of Kaohsiung in 1990.

He was named Mayor of Kaohsiung in 1990.

1998

Wu remained mayor until 1998, having won the office in a 1994 direct election.

Wu was directly elected to a second term in office, but lost reelection to Frank Hsieh in 1998.

2001

In 2001, Wu was elected to the Legislative Yuan for the first time, winning reelection twice thereafter, in 2004 and 2008.

2002

He then served two full terms in the Legislative Yuan from 2002 to 2008.

2007

Previously, Wu had served the KMT as secretary-general from 2007 to 2009, first vice chairman in 2014, and as acting chairman in 2014 and 2015.

From 2007 to 2009, Wu was the secretary-general of the Kuomintang.

2009

Shortly after winning a third term in the legislature, Wu was named Premier of the Republic of China in 2009.

In May 2009, Wu left for mainland China for an 8-day visit.

He was accompanied by three senior KMT members, Wu Po-hsiung, Lin Fong-cheng and John Chiang.

Wang Yi, Director of Taiwan Affairs Office welcomed the delegations upon arrival in Beijing.

The delegations visited several cities.

2012

He served until 2012, when he and Ma Ying-jeou formed the Kuomintang (KMT) presidential ticket.

2016

Wu served one four-year term as Vice President of the Republic of China, stepping down in 2016.

2017

In May 2017, he was elected party chairman.

2020

Wu stepped down from the position in January 2020.