Wang Tien-ging explained

Wang Tien-ging (; born 27 July 1947) is a Taiwanese politician who served in the Legislative Yuan from 1990 to 2002.

Education

Wang attended primary and secondary schools in Kaohsiung before earning a bachelor's degree from Chinese Culture University and a master's degree from Roosevelt University.^{[1] [2]}

Political career

Wang joined the Kuomintang in 1965, and left for the People First Party shortly after its establishment in 2000.^[3] As a legislator, he maintained an interest in the military and defense.^{[4] [5] [6] [7]} Wang did not receive a legislative nomination from the People First Party in 2001,^{[8] [9]} and launched an independent campaign to represent Kaohsiung's first district.^[10] In November 2001, Wang was one of four legislative candidates indicted on charges of vote buying.^{[11] [12]} Of those four candidates, Wang, Hsiao-Chin-lan, and Chuan Wen-sheng lost, while Hsu Chih-ming retained his seat.^[13] After stepping down from the legislature, Wang returned to the Kuomintang.^[14]

Personal life

Wang is married to Chou Liang-tai.^[15]

Notes and References

1. News: Wang Tien-ging (3). 9 March 2018. Legislative Yuan.
2. News: Wang Tien-ging (4). 9 March 2018. Legislative Yuan.
3. News: Chu. Monique. People First Party caucus lures talent. 9 March 2018. Taipei Times. 19 April 2000.
4. News: Hsu. Brian. Air Force commander apologizes for recent crashes. 9 March 2018. Taipei Times. 4 January 2018.
5. News: Hsu. Brian. Fighter false alarm. 9 March 2018. Taipei Times. 4 May 2000.
6. News: Hsu. Brian. Army denies Philippine landing zone. 9 March 2018. Taipei Times. 2 June 2000.
7. News: Hsu. Brian. Comparison with Panama upsets top military brass. 9 March 2018. Taipei Times. 18 May 2001.
8. News: Tsai. Ting-i. Bribery charge threatens PFP's election prospects. 9 March 2018. Taipei Times. 12 October 2001.
9. News: Huang. Joyce. Candidates struggle to fund campaigns. 9 March 2018. Taipei Times. 19 October 2001.
10. News: Huang. Joyce. The battle for Kaohsiung. 9 March 2018. Taipei Times. 29 October 2001.
11. News: Vote-buying police target banks. 9 March 2018. Taipei Times. 29 November 2001.
12. News: Chuang. Jimmy. Minister says the anti-vote-buying effort is successful. 9 March 2018. Taipei Times. 1 December 2001.
13. News: Chuang. Chi-ting. Prosecutors say anti-vote-buying campaign not over. 9 March 2018. Taipei Times. 3 December 2001.
14. News: Low. Stephanie. Legislators say their farewells. 9 March 2018. Taipei Times. 19 January 2002.
15. News: Jou. Ying-cheng. Parties prepare for National Assembly election in May. 9 March 2018. Taipei Times. 10 April 2000.