Sean Liao
Taiwanese politician (born 1990)
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Liao Wei-hsiang (Chinese: 廖偉翔; born 6 July 1990), also known by his English name Sean Liao, is a Taiwanese politician. He was elected to the Legislative Yuan in 2024.
Sean Liao Liao Wei-hsiang | |
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| 廖偉翔 | |
Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of the Legislative Yuan | |
| Assumed office 1 February 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Chang Liao Wan-chien |
| Constituency | Taichung IV |
| Spokesperson of the Kuomintang | |
| Assumed office 27 July 2023 | |
| Chairman | Eric Chu |
| Preceded by | James Hsiao |
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| Born | 6 July 1990 |
| Party | Kuomintang |
| Relations | Huang Hsien-chou (uncle) |
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| Education | Yuan Ze University (BS) National Chengchi University (MPA) |
Education
Lai was educated at Chongde Elementary School, Shihyu High School, and Taipei Municipal Song Shan Senior High School. He graduated from Yuan Ze University with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, then earned a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) from National Chengchi University.[1]
Personal life
Sean Liao's mother Huang Hsin-hui has served on the Taichung City Council.[2][3] His maternal aunt Huang Chiao-ling was killed by a drunk driver in 2012. At the time of her death, she was employed by the Taichung Industrial Policy Council. Liao's maternal uncle is Huang Hsien-chou.[4][5]
Political career
Liao began his political career as an aide to his mother, later worked for Jason Hu, then served the Kuomintang as a spokesperson.[6]
Liao was endorsed by both the Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party in the 2024 legislative election, and defeated the Democratic Progressive Party-affiliated incumbent Legislative Yuan member Chang Liao Wan-chien in Taichung.[7][8]
