Liu Shou-cheng
Taiwanese politician
Liu Shou-cheng (Chinese: 劉守成; pinyin: Lióu Shǒuchéng; Wade–Giles: Liú Shǒu-chéng; born 20 March 1951) is a Taiwanese politician. A member of the Democratic Progressive Party, he served as the magistrate of Yilan County from 1997 to 2005.
Education
Liu earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from National Chengchi University, then earned a master's degree and his Ph.D. in philosophy, both from Fu Jen Catholic University.
Personal
Liu is married to Tien Chiu-chin.
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