Chiu Chuang-chin
Taiwanese politician
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Chiu Chuang-chin Chinese: 邱創進; born 12 July 1956) is a Taiwanese politician who served in the Legislative Yuan from 2002 to 2008.
Chiu Chuang-chin | |
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邱創進 | |
| Member of the Legislative Yuan | |
| In office 1 February 2002 – 31 January 2008 | |
| Constituency | Changhua County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 July 1956 |
| Education | Feng Chia University (BS) Dayeh University (MS) |
Education and career
Chiu studied architecture at Feng Chia University and completed graduate work at Dayeh University.[1]
Prior to his election to the Legislative Yuan in 2001, Chiu served one term on the Changhua County Council.[2] In May 2002, he accused local Chinese police of extorting visitors from Taiwan.[3] Five months later, it was reported that his visitor's visa to Hong Kong was being delayed, along with the visas of other Democratic Progressive Party lawmakers.[4] In 2003, Chiu softened his stance on China, supporting regulations regarding Taiwan's investment in the Chinese economy.[5] Chiu was reelected to the legislature the in 2004.[6] He lost to Lin Tsang-min in 2008.[7][8]
