Eric Chu

ModernPoliticianChina1961 — ?

KMT chairman and New Taipei mayor.

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Quick Facts

Born

1961

Country

China

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)34

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score45.0

Eric Chu — Complete Timeline

2010 AD

Elected Mayor of New TaipeiPolitical Action◆ Major

Eric Chu was elected as the first mayor of the newly formed New Taipei City, the most populous city in Taiwan. He served two terms from 2010 to 2018, focusing on urban development and transportation infrastructure.

New Taipei CityMayorUrban Development

Impact: regionalconstructive

2015 AD

Became Chairman of KuomintangPolitical Action◆ Major

Eric Chu was elected Chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT) after the party's defeat in the 2014 local elections. He led the party through a period of internal reform and prepared for the 2016 presidential election, though the KMT lost that election as well.

KuomintangParty ChairmanPolitical Leadership

Impact: national

Ran for President of TaiwanPolitical Action◆ Major

Eric Chu was the Kuomintang candidate in the 2016 presidential election. He lost to the DPP's Tsai Ing-wen by a wide margin, receiving only 31% of the vote. This defeat marked a low point for the KMT and led to further internal party struggles.

Presidential ElectionKuomintangDefeat

Impact: nationaltragic