Cast members of the film "Ballistic" (L to R) Chang Hsiao-chuan, Hu Ting-ting, Shen Meng-sheng, Ko Chun-hsiung and Zhang Guozhu pose for photographers during a news conference in Taipei January 8, 2009. As Taiwan ex-president Chen Shui-bian waits behind bars for a graft trial after losing an appeal for release, a film about his controversial election eve shooting will debut on the island this week. The Hong Kong action movie "Ballistic" uses a fictional plot to revisit March 19, 2004, when incumbent Chen and his running mate Annette Lu were shot and slightly injured during a campaign rally in southern Taiwan. They won the race a day later. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN) 

Cast members of the film "Ballistic" (L to R) Chang Hsiao-chuan, Hu Ting-ting, Shen Meng-sheng, Ko Chun-hsiung and Zhang Guozhu pose for photographers during a news conference in Taipei January 8, 2009. As Taiwan ex-president Chen Shui-bian waits behind bars for a graft trial after losing an appeal for release, a film about his controversial election eve shooting will debut on the island this week. The Hong Kong action movie "Ballistic" uses a fictional plot to revisit March 19, 2004, when incumbent Chen and his running mate Annette Lu were shot and slightly injured during a campaign rally in southern Taiwan. They won the race a day later. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN) 

Taiwan's Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (front row, C) poses for a group photo with his cabinet in Taipei January 24, 2008. Taiwan's cabinet resigned en masse on January 24, as per custom following the election of a new parliament, which saw the main opposition Nationalist Party, or Kuomintang, capture 81 out of 113 seats. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN) 

Taiwan's Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (front row, 3rd L) poses for a group photo with his cabinet in Taipei January 24, 2008. Taiwan's cabinet resigned en masse on January 24, as per custom following the election of a new parliament, which saw the main opposition Nationalist Party, or Kuomintang, capture 81 out of 113 seats. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN) 

Taiwan's Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (L) arrives for a group photo session with his cabinet in Taipei January 24, 2008. Taiwan's cabinet resigned en masse on January 24, as per custom following the election of a new parliament, which saw the main opposition Nationalist Party, or Kuomintang capture 81 out of 113 seats. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN) 

Taiwan's President and ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chairman Chen Shui-bian (2nd L), presidential candidate Frank Hsieh (2nd R), vice presidential candidate Su Tseng-chang (R) and premier Chang Chun-hsiung (L) bow to apologize to supporters during a news conference after the legislative election in Taipei January 12, 2008. Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party (KMT) soundly beat the ruling party in legislative elections on Saturday, boosting its bid to retake the presidency in March and augering improved relations with China. Chen announced his resignation from the position of the DPP chairman. REUTERS/Pichi Chuang (TAIWAN) 

Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian (2nd R), Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (R) and officials attend an opening ceremony at the National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall in Taipei January 1, 2008. The former Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall building was built by the previous Nationalist (KMT) government in memory of the late leader until his death in 1975. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party re-named the hall as the National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall earlier this year and completed replacement of its name plaque and an inscription on its arch gateway in December 2007, amid protests from KMT supporters. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN) 

Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian (4th R) and Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (2nd R) walk in front of the statue of former Taiwan president Chiang Kai-shek at the newly reopened National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall in Taipei January 1, 2008. The former Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall building was built by the previous Nationalist (KMT) government in memory of the late leader until his death in 1975. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party re-named the hall as the National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall earlier this year and completed replacement of its name plaque and an inscription on its arch gateway in December 2007, amid protests from KMT supporters. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN) 

Taiwan's Premier Chang Chun-hsiung speaks to the media during his year-end news conference in Taipei December 26, 2007. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN) 

The President's Chief of Staff Yeh Chu-lan (L) and Taiwan Premier Chang Chun-hsiung smile during a
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) conference in Taipei September 30, 2007. Taiwan's ruling DPP passed a resolution on Sunday recommending a new constitution -- with its implications of independence from China -- a move that would outrage both rival China and chief ally, the United States. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN) 

Taiwan Premier Chang Chun-hsiung speaks during a
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) conference in Taipei September 30, 2007. Taiwan's ruling DPP passed a resolution on Sunday recommending a new constitution -- with its implications of independence from China -- a move that would outrage both rival China and chief ally, the United States. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN) 

Taiwan Premier Chang Chun-hsiung speaks during a
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) conference in Taipei September 30, 2007. Taiwan's ruling DPP passed a resolution on Sunday recommending a new constitution -- with its implications of independence from China -- a move that would outrage both rival China and chief ally, the United States. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN) 

Taiwan Premier Chang Chun-hsiung speaks during a
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) conference in Taipei September 30, 2007. Taiwan's ruling DPP passed a resolution on Sunday recommending a new constitution -- with its implications of independence from China -- a move that would outrage both rival China and chief ally, the United States. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN) 

Taiwan's Premier Chang Chun-hsiung, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Vice-presidential candidate Su Tseng-chang, DPP Presidential candidate Frank Hsieh, DPP Chairman Yu Shyi-kun and the President's Chief of Staff Yeh Chu-lan (L-R) attend a rally march titled "U.N. for Taiwan" in Kaohsiung September 15, 2007. About 250,000 people demonstrated in two Taiwan cities on Saturday to back the island's doomed efforts at securing United Nations membership, a move condemned by rival Beijing and rejected by ally Washington. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN) 

(L-R) Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Frank Hsieh, Taiwan Premier Chang Chun-hsiung and DPP Secretary General Lin Jia-long place flowers during a ceremony to commemorate "White Terror" victims, in Taipei August 29, 2007. The "White Terror" period began soon after the 228 Incident in 1947, during which a military crackdown took place against dissidents protesting against the administration of Chen Yi, a governor appointed by Chiang-Kai-shek to help rebuild Taiwan after World War II, according to local media. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN) 

Taiwan new Premier Chang Chun-hsiung delivers a speech during a handover ceremony in Taipei May 21, 2007. The new Taiwan premier, the fifth to govern the politically turbulent island, took office on Monday with a pledge to serve as a "bridge over troubled waters" during the final year of Chen Shui-bian's presidential term. Chang, 69, also the president's first ruling party premier six years ago, took over from Su, who announced on May 12 he would resign. REUTERS/Claro Cortes IV (TAIWAN) 

Outgoing Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang waves to supporters after a handover ceremony in Taipei May 21, 2007. The new Taiwan premier, the fifth to govern the politically turbulent island, took office on Monday with a pledge to serve as a "bridge over troubled waters" during the final year of Chen Shui-bian's presidential term. Chang Chun-hsiung, 69, also the president's first ruling party premier six years ago, took over from Su, who announced on May 12 he would resign. REUTERS/Claro Cortes IV (TAIWAN) 

New Taiwan Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (R) bows as outgoing Premier Su Tseng-chang (L) and Vice President Annette Lu watch during a handover ceremony in Taipei May 21, 2007. The new Taiwan premier, the fifth to govern the politically turbulent island, took office on Monday with a pledge to serve as a "bridge over troubled waters" during the final year of Chen Shui-bian's presidential term. Chang, 69, also the president's first ruling party premier six years ago, took over from Su, who announced on May 12 he would resign. REUTERS/Claro Cortes IV (TAIWAN) 

New Taiwan Premier Chang Chun-hsiung delivers a speech during a handover ceremony in Taipei May 21, 2007. Chang, the fifth to govern the politically turbulent island, took office on Monday with a pledge to serve as a "bridge over troubled waters" during the final year of Chen Shui-bian's presidential term. Chang, 69, also the president's first ruling party premier six years ago, took over from Su Tseng-chang, who announced on May 12 he would resign. REUTERS/Claro Cortes IV (TAIWAN) 

Taiwan's new Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (R) delivers a speech as outgoing Premier Su Tseng-chang (L) and Vice President Annette Lu listen during a handover ceremony in Taipei May 21, 2007. Taiwan's new premier, the fifth to govern the politically turbulent island, took office on Monday with a pledge to serve as a "bridge over troubled waters" during the final year of Chen Shui-bian's presidential term. Chang, 69, also the president's first ruling party premier six years ago, took over from Su, who announced on May 12 he would resign. In the background is a picture of Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of Taiwan. REUTERS/Claro Cortes IV (TAIWAN) 

Outgoing Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang (L) hands over the official seal to new Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (R) as Vice President Annette Lu looks on during a handover ceremony in Taipei May 21, 2007. Taiwan's new premier, the fifth to govern the politically turbulent island, took office on Monday with a pledge to serve as a "bridge over troubled waters" during the final year of Chen Shui-bian's presidential term. Chang, 69, also the president's first ruling party premier six years ago, took over from Su, who announced on May 12 he would resign. In the background is a picture of Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of Taiwan. REUTERS/Claro Cortes IV (TAIWAN) 

Outgoing Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang (L) hands over the official seal to new Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (R) as Vice President Annette Lu looks on during a handover ceremony in Taipei May 21, 2007. Taiwan's new premier, the fifth to govern the politically turbulent island, took office on Monday with a pledge to serve as a "bridge over troubled waters" during the final year of Chen Shui-bian's presidential term. Chang, 69, also the president's first ruling party premier six years ago, took over from Su, who announced on May 12 he would resign. REUTERS/Claro Cortes IV (TAIWAN) 

Outgoing Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang (L) shakes hands with new Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (R) as Vice President Annette Lu looks on during a handover ceremony in Taipei May 21, 2007. Taiwan's new premier, the fifth to govern the politically turbulent island, took office on Monday with a pledge to serve as a "bridge over troubled waters" during the final year of Chen Shui-bian's presidential term. Chang, 69, also the president's first ruling party premier six years ago, took over from Su, who announced on May 12 he would resign. REUTERS/Claro Cortes IV (TAIWAN) 

Newly-appointed Taiwanese Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (R) makes a statement as Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian (C) and Vice President Annette Lu listen during a news conference in Taipei May 14, 2007. Taiwan has named its top China negotiator Chang as its next premier, after Su Tseng-chang made a surprise announcement to step down over the weekend, President Chen said on Monday. Chang, who had been a premier before under the Chen administration, is chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation, a semi-official organisation that is in charge of negotiations with China. REUTERS/Claro Cortes IV (TAIWAN) 

Newly-appointed Taiwanese Premier Chang Chun-hsiung smiles during a news conference in Taipei May 14, 2007. Taiwan has named its top China negotiator Chang as its next premier, after Su Tseng-chang made a surprise announcement to step down over the weekend, President Chen Shui-bian said on Monday. Chang, who had been a premier before under the Chen administration, is chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation, a semi-official organisation that is in charge of negotiations with China. REUTERS/Claro Cortes IV (TAIWAN) 

Newly-appointed Taiwanese Premier Chang Chun-hsiung gives a statement during a news conference in Taipei May 14, 2007. Taiwan has named its top China negotiator Chang as its next premier, after Su Tseng-chang made a surprise announcement to step down over the weekend, President Chen Shui-bian said on Monday. Chang, who had been a premier before under the Chen administration, is chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation, a semi-official organisation that is in charge of negotiations with China. A portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of Taiwan, is seen in the background. REUTERS/Claro Cortes IV (TAIWAN) 

Newly appointed Premier Chang Chun-hsiung delivers a statement during a news conference in Taipei May 14, 2007. Taiwan has named its top China negotiator, Chang, as its next premier, after Su Tseng-chang made a surprise announcement to step down over the weekend, President Chen Shui-bian said on Monday. Chang, who had been a premier before under the Chen administration, is chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation, a semi-official organisation that is in charge of negotiations with China. On the background is Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of Taiwan. REUTERS/Claro Cortes IV (TAIWAN) 

Newly-appointed Premier Chang Chun-hsiung delivers a statement during a news conference in Taipei May 14, 2007. Taiwan has named its top China negotiator, Chang, as its next premier, after Su Tseng-chang made a surprise announcement to step down over the weekend, President Chen Shui-bian said on Monday. Chang, who had been a premier before under the Chen administration, is chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation, a semi-official organisation that is in charge of negotiations with China. REUTERS/Claro Cortes IV (TAIWAN) 

Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian (L) speaks with newly-appointed Premier Chang Chun-hsiung during a news conference in Taipei May 14, 2007. Taiwan has named its top China negotiator, Chang, as its next premier, after Su Tseng-chang made a surprise announcement to step down over the weekend, President Chen said on Monday. Chang, who had been a premier before under the Chen administration, is chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation, a semi-official organisation that is in charge of negotiations with China. Su became the fifth premier to quit since Chen took office in 2000. REUTERS/Claro Cortes IV (TAIWAN) 

Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian (L) shakes hands with newly-appointed Premier Chang Chun-hsiung listens during a news conference in Taipei May 14, 2007. Taiwan has named its top China negotiator, Chang, as its next premier, after Su Tseng-chang made a surprise announcement to step down over the weekend, President Chen said on Monday. Chang, who had been a premier before under the Chen administration, is chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation, a semi-official organisation that is in charge of negotiations with China. Su became the fifth premier to quit since Chen took office in 2000. REUTERS/Claro Cortes IV (TAIWAN) 

Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian (L) speaks as newly-appointed Premier Chang Chun-hsiung listens during a news conference in Taipei May 14, 2007. Taiwan has named its top China negotiator, Chang, as its next premier, after Su Tseng-chang made a surprise announcement to step down over the weekend, President Chen said on Monday. Chang, who had been a premier before under the Chen administration, is chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation, a semi-official organisation that is in charge of negotiations with China. Su became the fifth premier to quit since Chen took office in 2000. REUTERS/Claro Cortes IV (TAIWAN) 

Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian (L) speaks as newly-appointed Premier Chang Chun-hsiung takes a bow during a news conference in Taipei May 14, 2007. Taiwan has named its top China negotiator, Chang, as its next premier, after Su Tseng-chang made a surprise announcement to step down over the weekend, President Chen said on Monday. Chang, who had been a premier before under the Chen administration, is chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation, a semi-official organisation that is in charge of negotiations with China. Su became the fifth premier to quit since Chen took office in 2000. REUTERS/Claro Cortes IV (TAIWAN) 

Taiwan's Premier Su Tseng-chang (R) and three former Premiers (L-R) Frank Hsieh, Yu Shyi-kun and Chang Chun-hsiung celebrate after driving through the Hsuehshan Tunnel, Asia's longest at 12.9 km (8 miles), June 16, 2006. The tunnel was opened on Friday after 15 years of construction that cost more than T$100 billion (US$3.1 billion). Thirteen workers died during its construction. REUTERS/Jimmy Chang (TAIWAN) 

Taiwan's top negotiator with China, Chang Chun-hsiung, gestures during an interview with Reuters in his office in Taipei June 17, 2005. Chang was appointed chairman of the semi-official Straits Exchange Foundation, which handles bilateral relations with [Beijing] in the absence of official government ties. 

Taiwan's top negotiator with China, Chang Chun-hsiung, speaks during an interview with Reuters in his office in Taipei June 17, 2005. Chang was appointed chairman of the semi-official Straits Exchange Foundation, which handles bilateral relations with Beijing in the absence of official government ties. REUTERS/Richard Chung TW/TZ 

Taiwan's top negotiator with China, Chang Chun-hsiung, gestures during an interview with Reuters in his office in Taipei June 17, 2005. Chang was appointed chairman of the semi-official Straits Exchange Foundation, which handles bilateral relations with Beijing in the absence of official government ties. REUTERS/Richard Chung TW/TZ 

Taiwan's top negotiator with China, Chang Chun-hsiung, smiles during an interview with Reuters in his office in Taipei June 17, 2005. Chang was appointed chairman of the semi-official Straits Exchange Foundation, which handles bilateral relations with Beijing in the absence of official government ties. REUTERS/Richard Chung TW/TZ 

Taiwan's top negotiator with China, Chang Chun-hsiung, gestures during an interview with Reuters in his office in Taipei June 17, 2005. Chang was appointed chairman of the semi-official Straits Exchange Foundation, which handles bilateral relations with Beijing in the absence of official government ties. REUTERS/Richard Chung TW/TZ 

Chang Chun-hsiung, secretary general of Taiwan's pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party, smiles during interview in Taipei. Chang Chun-hsiung, secretary general of Taiwan's pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party (DDP), smiles during an interview in Taipei December 8, 2004. Taiwan's pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party is sure it can secure a clear mandate in parliamentary elections on Saturday to deal with rival China, Chang said. Chang earned his political stripes by defending the dissidents of the Kaohsiung Incident who were jailed for defying martial law and organising a human rights demonstration in 1979. Behind Chang is a picture of the legal team, of whom many later formed the core of the DPP. REUTERS/Richard Chung 

Chang Chun-hsiung, secretary general of Taiwan's pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party, gestures during interview in Taipei. Chang Chun-hsiung, secretary general of Taiwan's pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party (DDP), gestures during an interview in Taipei December 8, 2004. Taiwan's pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party is sure it can secure a clear mandate in parliamentary elections on Saturday to deal with rival China, Chang said. Chang earned his political stripes by defending the dissidents of the Kaohsiung Incident who were jailed for defying martial law and organising a human rights demonstration in 1979. Behind Chang is a picture of the legal team, of whom many later formed the core of the DPP. REUTERS/Richard Chung 

Chang Chun-hsiung, secretary general of Taiwan's pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party, gestures during interview in Taipei. Chang Chun-hsiung, secretary general of Taiwan's pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party, gestures during an interview in Taipei December 8, 2004. Taiwan's pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party is sure it can secure a clear mandate in parliamentary elections on Saturday to deal with rival China, Chang said. REUTERS/Richard Chung 

Chang Chun-hsiung, secretary general of Taiwan's pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party, poses during interview in Taipei. Chang Chun-hsiung, secretary general of Taiwan's pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party, poses during an interview in Taipei December 8, 2004. Taiwan's pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party is sure it can secure a clear mandate in parliamentary elections on Saturday to deal with rival China, Chang said. REUTERS/Richard Chung 

Vice President Annette Lu delivers a speech at a news conference in
Taipei on December 11, 2003 after being named as President Chen
Shui-bian's (R) running mate in the 2004 re-election campaign as
Secretary General of the DPP. Chang Chun-hsiung (L), Taiwan Premier Yu
Shyi-kun (2nd L) and Kaoshiung Mayor Frank Hsieh (2nd R) look on.
REUTERS/Simon Kwong

MK/TW 

Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian (C) cheers at a news conference in
Taipei on December 10, 2003 after being confirmed as the Democratic
Progressive Party's (DPP) candidate for the 2004 presidential election.
Chen reiterated his plan to hold a referendum alongside the election,
despite opposition from China and a blunt warning from U.S. President
George W. Bush. Alongside Chen are (L-R) Secretary General of the
presidential office Chiou I-jen, Secretary General of the DPP Chang
Chun-hsiung, Taiwan Premier Yu Shyi-kun and Kaoshiung Mayor Frank
Hsieh. REUTERS/Simon Kwong

SK/CP 

Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian (C) cheers at a news conference in
Taipei on December 10, 2003 after being confirmed as the Democratic
Progressive Party's (DPP) candidate for the 2004 presidential election.
Chen reiterated his plan to hold a referendum alongside the election,
despite opposition from China and a blunt warning from U.S. President
George W. Bush. Alongside Chen are (L-R) Secretary General of the
presidential office Chiou I-jen, Secretary General of the DPP Chang
Chun-hsiung, Taiwan Premier Yu Shyi-kun and Kaoshiung Mayor Frank
Hsieh. REUTERS/Simon Kwong

SK/CP 

Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian cheers at a news conference in Taipei
on December 10, 2003 after being confirmed as the Democratic
Progressive Party's (DPP) candidate for the 2004 presidential election.
Chen reiterated his plan to hold a referendum alongside the election,
despite opposition from China and a blunt warning from U.S. President
George W. Bush. Beside Chen are Secretary General of the DPP, Chang
Chun-hsiung (L) and Taiwan Premier Yu Shyi-kun. REUTERS/Simon Kwong

SK/CP 

Outgoing Taiwan Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (L) hands over the official
seal wrapped in yellow silk to his successor Yu Shyi-kun at the
Executive Yuan, Taiwan's cabinet, in Taipei February 1, 2002 as
presidential adviser Peng Ming-min (C) looks on. Taiwan's new premier
Yu Shyi-kun and his cabinet assumed office on Friday after a reshuffle
aimed at buoying an economy expected to post its first ever contraction
in 2001. REUTERS/Simon Kwong

SK/DL 

Taiwan premier-designate Yu Shyi-kun (C) poses with members of his new
cabinet after introducing another batch of appointments at a news
conference in Taipei January 23, 2002. Yu, presidential chief of staff,
was appointed by President Chen Shui-bian on Monday, replacing Chang
Chun-hsiung. REUTERS/Simon Kwong

SK/AH/CP 

Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian (L) riases his hands with outgoing
premier Chang Chun-hsiung (C) and newly appointed premier Yu Shyi-kun
(R) after announcing a post-election reshuffle at a news conference in
Taipei January 21, 2002. Yu, 53, is a former vice premier.
REUTERS/Simon Kwong

SK/AH 

Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian (C) walks in front of his new premier
Yu Shyi-kun (R) and the outgoing premier Chang Chun-hsiung during a
news conference in Taipei January 21, 2002. Yu, 53, is a former vice
premier. REUTERS/Simon Kwong

SK/AH 

Taiwan's new premier Yu Shyi-kun (R) shakes hands with outgoing premier
Chang Chun-hsiung following an announcement of a post-election
reshuffle at a news conference in Taipei January 21, 2002. Yu, 53, is a
former vice premier. REUTERS/Simon Kwong

SK/AH/PB 

Taiwan Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (R) chats with Vice Premier Lai In-jaw
before a news conference in Taipei January 18, 2002. Chang, who took
office in October 2000, said his cabinet will resign en masse next
Monday before new parliament takes office in February. REUTERS/Simon
Kwong

SK/AH/CP 

Taiwan Premier Chang Chun-hsiung speaks at a news conference reviewing
the performance of his cabinet in Taipei January 18, 2002. Chang, who
took office in October 2000, said his cabinet will resign en masse next
Monday before new parliament takes office in February. REUTERS/Simon
Kwong

SK/AH/CP 

Taiwan Premier Chang Chun-hsiung speaks at a news conference reviewing
the performance of his cabinet in Taipei January 18, 2002. Chang, who
took office in October 2000, said his cabinet will resign en masse next
Monday before new parliament takes office in February. REUTERS/Simon
Kwong

SK/AH/CP 

Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian (R) shakes hands with his presidential
office secretary-general Yu Shyi-kun (L) as the Premier Chang
Chun-hsiung (C) looks on in Taipei January 6, 2002 during a ceremony.
Taiwan's top three daily papers said on January 20, 2002 president Chen
will appoint Yu, a former farmer and his election campaign manager, as
premier at a news conference on Monday, replacing current head of
government Chang Chun-hsiung. Chen has promised to form a new "fighting
cabinet" to deal with economic problems, which would take office with a
new legislature elected on December 1. Picture take January 6, 2002.
REUTERS/Simon Kwong

SK/AH/CP 

Frank Hsieh (C), chairman of President Chen Shui-bian's Democratic
Progressive Party, waves with Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (L) and party
secretary-general Wu Nai-jen(R) to celebrate the DPP winning 87
parliamentary seats in general elections on December 1, 2001. The DPP
claimed victory, saying it has become parliament's biggest party.
REUTERS/Simon Kwong

SK/PB 

Frank Hsieh (2nd, R), chairman of President Chen Shui-bian's Democratic
Progressive Party, cuts a cake amidst a barrage of streamers with
Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (2nd, L) to celebrate the DPP winning 88
parliamentary seats in general elections on December 1, 2001. The DPP
claimed victory, saying it has become parliament's biggest party. At
left is Chiou I-jen and at right is Wu Nai-jen. REUTERS/Simon Kwong

SK/PB 

A Taiwan protester, wearing a mask reading "miserable", stands between
the photographs of President Chen Shui-bian (L) and Premier Chang
Chun-hsiung (R) during a protest march organised by the main opposition
Nationalist Party in Taipei November 10, 2001. Nearly 10,000 people
marched through Taipei to protest against the sagging economy and
rising unemployment. REUTERS/Kenny Wu

AH/PB 

Taiwan Premier Chang Chun-hsiung throws the first pitch during the
opening ceremony of the 34th Baseball World Cup at Taipei's Tienmu
Stadium on November 6, 2001. Sixteen national teams will kick off 12
days of competition from November 6 to 18. REUTERS/Simon Kwong

SK/CP 

A labour unionist, wearing a mask of Premier Chang Chun-hsiung, brandishes a mock bow and arrow outside the cabinet building in Taipei on April 24, 2001, protesting what he called the goverment's random launching of policies in all directions. The state statistics agency said this week it expects Taiwan's unemployment to rise above 3.90 percent in 2001, setting a record high for a second consecutive year.

SK/PB