Read more Chen Shui bian stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/20625/chen-shui-bian.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 18:09:43 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/69146/ex-taiwan-prez-convicted-of-corruption-sentenced-to-life.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe former president of Taiwan was convicted of corruption and sentenced to life imprisonment today, marking a watershed event in the island's turbulent political history. Chen Shui-bian, president from 2000 to 2008, was charged with embezzling $3.15 million from a special presidential fund, receiving bribes worth at least $9...http://www.newser.com/story/69146/ex-taiwan-prez-convicted-of-corruption-sentenced-to-life.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 11 Sep 2009 4:25:49 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/45161/taiwans-ex-president-chen-indicted.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTaiwanese prosecutors indicted former President Chen Shui-bian on graft charges today, a stunning blow for a man who rose to power in 2000 on promises to reform the island's corrupt political culture. Chen has been jailed since Nov. 12 on accusations of money laundering and other offenses, and he mounted...http://www.newser.com/story/45161/taiwans-ex-president-chen-indicted.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 12 Dec 2008 7:25:39 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/16243/taiwanese-nationalists-win-big.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTaiwan’s China-friendly opposition party dominated parliamentary elections today, the BBC reports, dealing a blow to the hard-line president 2 months before his own poll. The KMT, which supports closer ties with Beijing, trounced the ruling DPP, winning 72% of the seats in the 113-seat chamber. President Chen Shui-bian, resigning as...http://www.newser.com/story/16243/taiwanese-nationalists-win-big.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 12 Jan 2008 12:25:36 CST