Wu Den-yih

Wu Den-yih, born on January thirtieth, nineteen forty-eight, is a prominent Taiwanese politician and historian. His political journey began in nineteen seventy-three when he was appointed to the Taipei City Council. Wu's early career saw him elected as the Magistrate of Nantou County, a role he held from nineteen eighty-one to nineteen eighty-nine, before becoming the Mayor of Kaohsiung in nineteen ninety.

During his tenure as mayor, which lasted until nineteen ninety-eight, Wu was elected in a direct election in nineteen ninety-four. He then transitioned to the Legislative Yuan, where he served two full terms from two thousand two to two thousand eight. His political ascent continued when he was appointed Premier of the Republic of China in two thousand nine, a position he held until two thousand twelve.

In two thousand twelve, Wu Den-yih partnered with Ma Ying-jeou to form the Kuomintang (KMT) presidential ticket, subsequently serving as the tenth Vice President of the Republic of China until two thousand sixteen. His leadership within the KMT continued as he was elected party chairman in May two thousand seventeen, a role he fulfilled until stepping down in January two thousand twenty.

Prior to his chairmanship, Wu had a significant impact on the KMT as secretary-general from two thousand seven to two thousand nine, and as first vice chairman in two thousand fourteen. His contributions to Taiwanese politics and history have solidified his reputation as a key figure in the nation's governance.