Chang Ching-fang

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Chang Ching-fang
MLY
張清芳
Member of the Legislative Yuan
In office
1 February 1999 – 31 January 2005
ConstituencyTaipei County 1
Personal details
Born (1952-11-23) 23 November 1952 (age 71)
NationalityTaiwanese
Political partyDemocratic Progressive Party
Alma materSoochow University
OccupationPolitician
This article is about the politician. For the singer with the same Chinese name, see Stella Chang.

Chang Ching-fang (Chinese: 張清芳; pinyin: Zhāng Qīngfāng; born 23 November 1952) is a Taiwanese politician.

Education[edit]

Chang graduated from Soochow University and Barrington University.[1][2]

Political career[edit]

Chang was first elected to the legislature in December 1998, as a Democratic Progressive Party representative of Taipei County. Taiwan Solidarity Union candidate Liao Pen-yen was expected to claim some of Chang's vote share in 2001,[3] but both were elected to office. Chang received support from the DPP to run for a third term in 2004, but lost.[4][5]

During his first term on the Legislative Yuan, Chang drew attention to a number of environmental concerns, including pollution of the Kaoping River,[6] and the environmental effect of the Longmen Nuclear Power Plant.[7][8] He worked with Chai Trong-rong to pass stricter law against electoral fraud.[9][10] Additionally, Chang backed efforts to regulate imported drugs.[11]

Chang commented frequently on exchanges between Taiwan and China, mainly in relation to tourism.[12] In August 2000, he called out Taipower for importing Chinese gravel illegally for use in building the Longmen nuclear plant.[13] Later that year, he opined that an increase in Chinese visitors would expose Taiwan to increased espionage.[14][15] In March 2002, Chang criticized brokers that defrauded Taiwanese students who wished to pursue higher education in China.[16][17] He was supportive of an initiative allowing children of taishang to study in Kinmen, rather than the Chinese educational system.[18] In October 2002, John Chang announced that 121 lawmakers had signed his petition advocating airline flights across the Taiwan Strait.[19] One of the signatories was Chang Ching-fang, but he pulled his support days later.[20] Among Chang Ching-fang's counterproposals included that flights from China to Taiwan transit in Okinawa,[21] and that Taiwan's government lift select restrictions on Chinese entrepreneurs to elicit further investment in Taiwanese real estate.[22] Chang supported Chen Shui-bian's decision to shift Cross-Strait policy away from "no haste, be patient."[23] However, Chang was largely critical of its replacement, the three links.[24][25][26] In 2004, Chang claimed that China treated Taiwanese businesspeople unfairly, especially those who supported the Democratic Progressive Party.[27][28][29]

Chang Ching-fang maintained an interest in national security. In June 2000, Chang asked the Control Yuan to investigate a former National Security Bureau official who visited China days after retirement.[30] In October, Chang submitted evidence in a separate legal case implicating the NSB's Liu Kuan-chun, who was suspected of embezzling money from the agency.[31][32] Chang reported to the NSB in March 2002 that Liu was in Canada.[33]

Controversy[edit]

While in office, Chang noted the underworld connections of Lin Ming-yi, Lo Fu-chu, and Wu Tse-yuan.[34][35]

In January 2002, Chang and Yeh Yi-jin accused several of their legislative colleagues of accepting bribes.[36][37][38] In April, Chang accused legislator Wang Chung-yu, former president of the Association of Industry for Environmental Protection ROC, of using the group's funds improperly.[39]

In November 2003, Chang alleged that James Soong had an affair with Yang Yun-tai.[40][41] Members of Soong's People First Party filed a lawsuit against Chang.[42] Yang did the same, and the court ruled in her favor in August 2005.[43]

In December 2003, Chang called a press conference to present evidence that Pan Jung-kuang had joked about Chen Shui-bian while giving a lecture.[44][45] Pan apologized after Democratic Progressive Party members filed suit against him.[46]

In February 2004, Chang sued Thomas Lee for libel, because Lee had accused Chang of involvement in black gold politics.[47][48] Chang later filed a related lawsuit against Chen Yu-hao.[49][50][51]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Chang Ching-fang (4)". Legislative Yuan. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  2. ^ "Chang Ching-fang (5)". Legislative Yuan. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  3. ^ Huang, Joyce (13 August 2001). "Parties assess shifting political scene". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  4. ^ Ko, Shu-ling (25 October 2004). "Yu silent after Chen's remarks on the premiership". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  5. ^ Huang, Tai-lin (24 November 2004). "DPP struggles to keep up with president". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  6. ^ Chiu, Yu-tzu (29 July 2000). "Toxic chemical dumping cases tip of the iceberg". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  7. ^ Chiu, Tu-tzu (28 March 2000). "Industrial projects face the ax". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  8. ^ Yu, Sen-lun (5 January 2000). "Cultural heritage at risk from new power plant". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  9. ^ Low, Stephanie (9 March 2001). "Government tries to tackle problem of electoral fraud". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  10. ^ Low, Stephanie (13 March 2001). "Lawmakers rush to reform election law before April 1". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  11. ^ Lin, Mei-chun (30 April 2001). "Drug law too lax, says lawmaker". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  12. ^ "China plans to send tourism delegation". Taipei Times. 19 March 2001. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  13. ^ Low, Stephanie (2 August 2000). "Taipower found to have shipped gravel illegally". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  14. ^ Lin, Mei-chun (6 December 2000). "Legislator raises warning against Chinese spy influx". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  15. ^ "Taiwan may open up to tourists from China by October". Taipei Times. 30 August 2001. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  16. ^ Lin, Miao-jung (18 March 2002). "Recruiting agencies criticized". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  17. ^ "China studies examined". Taipei Times. 19 March 2002. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  18. ^ "Kinmen starts to take in China-based Taiwan kids". Taipei Times. 3 April 2002. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  19. ^ Lin, Miao-jung (28 October 2002). "Charter flight issue gains steam". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  20. ^ Lin, Miao-jung (29 October 2002). "Legislators back down on flights". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  21. ^ Hsu, Crystal (15 November 2002). "Okinawa proposed as stopover for New Year flights". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  22. ^ Hsu, Crystal (31 October 2002). "China's remarks on direct charter flights please John Chang". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  23. ^ Hsu, Crystal (25 January 2003). "DPP lawmakers call on government to scrap go-slow policy and open up". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  24. ^ Tsai, Ting-i (2 January 2003). "Foundation denies charges that no one wants to come home by Kinmen route". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  25. ^ Chen, Melody (27 January 2003). "Opposition legislators say flights a start". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  26. ^ Lin, Miao-jung (2 June 2002). "Lobbying follows Chen's plan to pursue direct links". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  27. ^ "Businessmen say China abuses them". Taipei Times. 17 February 2004. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  28. ^ Wu, Debby (24 June 2004). "MAC has to step in in China: legislator". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  29. ^ Chen, Melody (25 June 2004). "Businesspeople deny oppression claims". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  30. ^ Lin, Irene (28 June 2000). "Lawmakers want Pan investigated". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  31. ^ Jou, Ying-cheng (3 October 2000). "NSB head likely to face questioning in embezzlement case". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  32. ^ Jou, Ying-cheng (5 October 2000). "Prosecutors investigating Liu case rue leak to press". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  33. ^ Chuang, Jimmy (1 April 2002). "Reports say Liu hiding out in Canada". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  34. ^ Lin, Chieh-yu (15 June 2001). "Chen stresses need to target officials connected to gangs". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  35. ^ Low, Stephanie (9 October 2001). "Lawmakers say fellow legislator belongs in prison". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  36. ^ Chuang, Jimmy (11 January 2002). "Colleagues bribed, say DPP legislators". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  37. ^ Chuang, Jimmy (12 January 2002). "Legislators criticize bribery slur". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  38. ^ "Editorial: Purge corrupt legislators". Taipei Times. 12 January 2002. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  39. ^ Lin, Miao-jung (22 April 2002). "Legislator hits back at legislative task force on corruption". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  40. ^ Chang, Yun-ping (11 November 2003). "Structure of DPP campaign team slowly emerges". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  41. ^ "Editorial: Time to come clean, Mr. Soong". Taipei Times. 12 November 2002. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  42. ^ Lu, Fiona (25 November 2003). "DPP wants two of its lawmakers to be disciplined". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  43. ^ "DPP politician apologizes". Taipei Times. 24 August 2005. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  44. ^ Hsu, Brian (26 December 2003). "Lawmaker says professor who criticized president should step down". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  45. ^ "DPP protests professor's insults of President Chen". Taipei Times. 29 December 2003. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  46. ^ Hsu, Brian (30 December 2003). "Professor regrets fracas over jokes about president". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  47. ^ Wu, Debby (12 February 2004). "Pan-green camp counters accusations with lawsuits". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  48. ^ Wu, Debby (13 February 2004). "Political parties exchange lawsuits over donations". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  49. ^ Lu, Fiona (5 February 2004). "Chen Yu-hao is a tool of Beijing interlopers: legislator". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  50. ^ Chang, Yun-ping (16 March 2003). "Wu, DPP officials rebut fugitive". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  51. ^ "Chang sues fugitive tycoon". Taipei Times. 17 March 2003. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
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