Chen Hsien-chung

Chen attended primary and secondary school in Beigang, Yunlin, and studied banking at Tamkang University.^[1]

A member of the Democratic Progressive Party, won election to the Legislative Yuan in 2004 as a representative of Yunlin County. Chen frequently criticized legislative gridlock,^[2] and, in January 2007, found himself in a physical altercation with fellow legislator Chen Chao-jung.^[3] Chen Hsien-chung was often involved in budget discussions,^[3][4] and was also known for his opposition to the use of ractopamine in pork products.^[5] Chen lost to Chang Chia-chun in the legislative elections of 2008.^[6]