Su Chiao-hui
Su Chiao-hui | |
|---|---|
蘇巧慧 | |
 Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Member of the Legislative Yuan | |
| Assumed office 1 February 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Huang Chih-hsiung |
| Constituency | New Taipei V |
| 5th Head of the New Taipei Branch of the Democratic Progressive Party | |
| Assumed office 7 June 2024 | |
| Chairman | Lai Ching-te |
| Preceded by | Ho Po-wen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 April 1976 Pingtung County, Taiwan |
| Political party | Democratic Progressive Party |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Su Tseng-chang and Chan Hsiu-ling |
| Education | National Taiwan University (LLB) Boston University (LLM) University of Pennsylvania (LLM, SJD) |
Su Chiao-hui (Chinese: 蘇巧慧; pinyin: Sū Qiǎohuì; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: So͘ Kháu-hūi; 5 April 1976) is a Taiwanese lawyer, legal scholar, and politician who is currently a member of the Legislative Yuan.
Early life and education
Su Chiao-hui was born in Pingtung County and was raised in New Taipei City.[1][2] She is the daughter of former Taiwanese premier Su Tseng-chang.
After graduating from Taipei First Girls' High School, Su studied law and sociology at National Taiwan University and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree. She then completed graduate studies in the United States at Boston University and the University of Pennsylvania, earning a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the Boston University School of Law and a second LL.M. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 2007. She eventually earned her Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) from the University of Pennsylvania in 2011.[3][4]
Legal career
Su Chiao-hui was a trial lawyer who did pro bono work for people in poverty.[5] While working for Formosa Transnational Attorneys at Law, a firm founded by Fan Kuang-chun and John Chen, Su was mentored by Wellington Koo.[6] She has also served as executive director of her father's Eball Foundation starting in 2012.[7]
Political career
Su defeated Ou Chin-shih and Liao Yi-kun in a Democratic Progressive Party primary held in March 2015 to win her party's nomination for the fifth constituency of New Taipei City.[8] She defeated Kuomintang incumbent Huang Chih-hsiung, who had held the seat for three terms.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Progressive | Su Chiao-hui | 92,237 | 56.11 | ||
| Kuomintang | Huang Chih-hsiung | 67,014 | 40.77 | ||
| NPP | Kuo Po-yu | 5,130 | 3.12 | ||
| Majority | 25,223 | 15.34 | |||
| Total valid votes | 164,381 | 98.83 | |||
| Rejected ballots | 1,940 | 1.17 | |||
| Democratic Progressive gain from Kuomintang | Swing | ||||
| Turnout | 166,321 | 68.16 | |||
| Registered electors | 244,030 | ||||
Personal life
Su is the eldest daughter of the former Prime Minister (President of the Executive Yuan) of Taiwan, Su Tseng-chang and Chan Hsiu-ling. Su's husband, Lungnan Isak Fangas, is an Amis filmmaker.[5][11]
References
- ^ Huang, Jewel (1 January 2005). "Su Tseng-chang enters race for DPP chairman". Taipei Times. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ^ Mo, Yan-chih (25 November 2010). "Su Tseng-chang: Comeback kid". Taipei Times. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ^ "Penn Law alums elected to Taiwan's parliament". University of Pennsylvania Law School. 21 January 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ^ "Jacques deLisle Says Taiwan's Future is in Good Hands with Promising Penn Carey Law Alumni". The Journal. 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2025-08-11.
- ^ a b Chang, An-chiao; Chin, Jonathan (4 November 2015). "Su Chiao-hui hopes to expand dad's legacy". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ^ Chuang, Jimmy (5 December 2004). "Koos's legal experience helping DPP". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
- ^ Lin, Enru (31 May 2014). "Brave new classroom". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
- ^ Loa, Lok-sin (21 March 2015). "Lai Jui-lung wins DPP nomination". Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ^ "Former premier's daughter wins seat in legislature". Central News Agency. 16 January 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ^ Hou, Elaine (17 January 2016). "New faces to enter Taiwan's Legislature as young generation rises". Central News Agency. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ^ Lee, Daw-Ming (2012). Historical Dictionary of Taiwan Cinema. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9780810879225.
