Eric Chu

Eric Chu or Chu Li-luan (Chinese: 朱立倫; pinyin: Zhū Lìlún, born on 7 June 1961 in Bade City, Taoyuan County (now Bade District, Taoyuan City), Taiwan). He was born into a political family with strong Kuomintang ties , and served as Vice Premier of the Republic of China, under Premier Wu Den-yih. Prior to this, Chu served as legislator (1999 to 2001) and as the magistrate of Taoyuan County (2001 to 2009). He was elected as the first mayor of the newly established city of New Taipei on 27 November 2010. Because he is running unopposed, he will be elected Chairman of the Kuomintang on January 17, 2015, succeeding Ma Ying-jeou.
Early life
Chu was born in Bade City, Taoyuan County (now Bade District, Taoyuan City), Taiwan, son of a local Taoyuan County politician who served in the local legislature and also in the National Assembly. Chu's mother is from Daxi Township (now Daxi District). Chu is married to Kao Wan-ching; his father-in-law...