- Shu Chin-chiang
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name = Shu Chin-chiang
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nationality = ROC-TW
order = 2nd Chairperson of the TSU
term_start =2005
term_end =2006
predecessor =Huang Chu-wen
successor =Lin Chih-chia (acting)
birth_date = birth date and age|1953|4|5
birth_place =Baojhong , Yunlin,Taiwan
death_date =
death_place =
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party = TSU
alma_mater =R.O.C. Military Academy National Defense University
occupation =Politician
profession =Soldier Novelist Shu Chin-chiang (蘇進強; born
April 5 ,1953 - ) is a Taiwanesenovelist andpolitician . His pen name is "Lu Jiang" (履彊). As a politician, he strongly supports the cause ofTaiwan independence . In2001 he began to serve as the secretary ofTaiwan Solidarity Union and in2005 he was elevated to the party chairperson. In2006 after a poor election performance of the party he resigned the chairmanship.Controversy
In April
2005 , Shu visited the controversialYasukuni Shrine inJapan , incurring much criticism in Taiwan, as the shrine has posts forWorld War II war criminal s. [ [http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2005/04/05/2003249178 TSU head visits controversial shrine]Taipei Times ] However, Shu said that his visit was not an endorsement of Japanesemilitarism , instead he was only paying tributes to Taiwanese soldiers who had died while serving for the Japanese during occupation. [ [http://english.www.gov.tw/TaiwanHeadlines/index.jsp?categid=8&recordid=81701 Local group supports TSU chief] Taiwan Headlines ]References
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