Taiwan Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (R) announces a minor cabinet reshuffle during a news conference in Taipei on March 5, 2001. Taiwan's government, its popularity flagging after 10 chaotic months in office, named four new cabinet members in a minor reshuffle on Monday.

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Taiwan Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (R) announces a minor cabinet reshuffle during a news conference in Taipei March 5, 2001. Taiwan's government, its popularity flagging after 10 chaotic months in office, named four new cabinet members in a minor reshuffle on Monday. Behind Chang are (L-R) govenment spokesman Su Cheng-ping, Personnel Administration Director General Chu Wu-sheng,Secretary-General Chiou I-jen and vice premier Lai In-Jaw.

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New Party members burn the comic book "On Taiwan" written by Japanese author Kobayashi Yoshinori in Taipei February 25, 2001. This book has sparked a storm of criticism in Taiwan over the right-wing author's depiction of Taiwan comfort women as volunteering to be sex workers during World War II. Taiwan premier Chang Chun-hsiung has asked for an official apology from the Japanese government for the sufferings of Taiwan's comfort women in World War II on Friday.

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New Party members burn a Japanese flag during a protest in Taipei February 25, 2001. A Japanese comic book "On Taiwan" written by Japanese author Kobayashi Yoshinori has sparked a storm of criticism in Taiwan over the right-wing author's depiction of Taiwan comfort women as volunteering to be sex workers during World War II. Taiwan premier Chang Chun-hsiung has asked for an official apology from the Japanese government for the sufferings of Taiwan's comfort women in World War II on Friday.

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Taiwan Premier Chang Chun-hsiung gestures during a news conference after the cabinet formally approves the proposal to resume construction of the island's fourth nuclear power plant in this February 14, 2001 combination photograph. Taiwan's cabinet said on Wednesday it would immediately resume construction of a controversial US$5.5 billion, 2,700-megawatt nuclear power plant after it was shelved last October.

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Taiwan Premier Chang Chun-hsiung gestures during a news conference after the cabinet formally approves the proposal to resume construction of the island's fourth nuclear power plant February 14, 2001. Taiwan's cabinet said on Wednesday it would immediately resume construction of a controversial US$5.5 billion, 2,700-megawatt nuclear power plant after it was shelved last October.

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Taiwan Legislature Speaker Wang Jing-pyng (L) shakes hands with Premier Chang Chun-hsiung after exchanging documents of a draft compromise in Taipei on February 13,2001, to resume construction of a partly-built nuclear power plant. The move is aimed at ending a three-month political standoff.

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Taiwan Legislature Speaker Wang Jing-pyng (L) reads details as Premier Chang Chun-hsiung looks on before they signing a draft compromise in Taipei on February 13,2001, to resume construction of a partly-built nuclear power plant. The move is aimed at ending a three-month political standoff.

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Taiwan Legislature Speaker Wang Jing-pyng (L) exchanges a document with Premier Chang Chun-hsiung during their signing of a draft compromise in Taipei on February 13, 2001, to resume the construction of a partly-built nuclear power plant. The move is aimed at ending a three-month political standoff.

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AN ANTI-NUCLEAR PROTESTER SHOUTS OUTSIDE THE TAIWANESE LEGISLATURE AFTER LAWMAKERS DECIDED TO PROCEED WITH THE FOURTH NUCLEAR POWER PLANT.


An anti-nuclear protester shouts outside Taiwan's legislature after learning that lawmakers inside voted to continue the construction of the country's controversial fourth nuclear power plant in Taipei January 31, 2001. Taiwanese legislators decided 134 to 70 in favor of continuing the controversial project. Taiwan's Premier Chang Chun-hsiung ordered the halt of the project last October, which upset opposition lawmakers who voted for the project under the last government. 

Anti-nuclear protesters gather with sunflowers in their hands at the gates of Taiwan's legislature as lawmakers inside debate the future of the country's fourth nuclear power plant in Taipei January 31, 2001. Taiwan legislators decided 134 to 70 in favor of continuing the controversial project. Taiwan's Premier Chang Chun-hsiung ordered the halt of the project last October, which upset opposition lawmakers who voted for the project under the last government.

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An anti-nuclear protester prays for the scrapping of Taiwan's proposed fourth nuclear power plant near a mock nuclear waste container outside the country's legislature in Taipei January 30, 2001. Inside, Taiwan's embattled Premier Chang Chun-hsiung defended on Tuesday his politically explosive decision to shelve the nuclear power plant project, saying it was legal, made the island a safer place to live in and would not cause any power shortages.

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Taiwan's Premier Chang Chun-hsiung answers questions from lawmakers during a special legislative session in Taipei January 30, 2001. Chang defended on Tuesday his politically explosive decision to shelve a nuclear power plant, enraging opposition deputies who threatened to recess indefinitely. Testifying before parliament, Chang listed nine reasons in a 34-page report supporting his decision made last October to halt construction of Taiwan's fourth nuclear power plant - including inability to handle nuclear waste or potential disaster.

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Taiwan's Premier Chang Chun-hsiung offers a floral tribute during a memorial ceremony for victims of the recent Singapore Airlines plane crash in Taoyuan county, near Taipei, on November 18, 2000. Eighty-two passengers and crew died on October 31 when the pilot tried to take off from the a closed runway at Taipei's Chiang Kai-shek International Airport. It was the first fatal crash in the airline's 28 year history.

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President Chen Shui-bian (C) poses before a meeting in Taipei's Presidential Office on 30 October,2000, with the heads of the five branches of government - executive, legislative, judicial, examination and the island's top government watchdog - to try to thwart opposition threats to dismiss or impeach him for scrapping the island's fourth nuclear power plant. President of the Control Yuan Chien Fu (L), President Apresident of the Judicial Yuan Weng Yueh-sheng (2nd L), Vice President Annette Lu (3nd L), Presidential-in-chief Yu Shyi-kun (R), Examational President Hsu shui-teh (2nd R) and the Premier Chang Chun-hsiung are also posing.

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President Chen Shui-bian delivers speech as Premier Chang Chun-hsiung looks during a meeting in Taipei's Presidential Office on 30 October, 2000. The heads of the five branches of government - executive, legislative, judicial, examination and the island's top government watchdog - met to try to thwart the opposition's threats to dismiss or impeach Chen for scrapping the island's fourth nuclear power plant.

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Taiwan Premier Chang Chun-hsiung speaks during a press conference in Taipei October 27, 2000. [Chang announced on Friday his cabinet had decided to stop construction of the island's fourth nuclear power plant and tried to assuage fears of a power shortage.] 

Taiwan Premeir Chang Chun-hsiung (C) holds a press conference with his cabinet in Taipei 27 October,2000. Chang announced on Friday his cabinet had decided to stop construction of the island's fourth nuclear power plant and tried to assuage fears of a power shortage. Chinese characters read "Cabinet Information Office.

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Taiwan Premeir Chang Chun-hsiung shows Taiwan's power supply chart at a press conference in Taipei October 27, 2000. Chang announced on Friday his cabinet had decided to stop construction of the island's fourth nuclear power plant and tried to assuage fears of a power shortage.

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Taiwan Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (L) reads a document during a press conference in Taipei October 27, 2000 as Economics Minister Lin Hsin-i looks on. Chang announced on Friday his cabinet had decided to stop construction of the island's fourth nuclear power plant and tried to assuage fears of a power shortage.

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Taiwan Premier Chang Chun-hsiung speaks during a press conference in Taipei October 27, 2000. Chang announced on Friday his cabinet had decided to stop construction of the island's fourth nuclear power plant and tried to assuage fears of a power shortage.

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A view of Taiwan's fourth nuclear power plant under construction in Kungliao in this October 24, 2000 file photo. Taiwan Premier Chang Chun-hsiung announced on October 27, 2000 his cabinet had decided to stop construction of the island's fourth nuclear power plant and tried to assuage fears of a power shortage.

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FILE PHOTO OF TAIWAN ECONOMICS MINISTER LIN HSIN-I, WHO WAS STRIPPED OF HIS PARTY POST OVER A NUCLEAR POWER PLANT CONTROVERSY.


Taiwan Economics Minister Lin Hsin-i (L), from the opposition Nationalist Party (KMT), follows Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (R), head of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, out of parliament in Taipei in this October 17, 2000 file photograph. Lin was stripped of his party membership by the KMT on October 19, 2000, because of Lin's opposition to building a controversial nuclear power plant that the party supports. The Democratic Progressive Party also opposes the nuclear power plant. 

Taiwan Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (R) listens to Vice Premier Lai In-jaw before Chang delivers his first policy speech at the parliament in Taipei October 17, 2000. Chang said on Tuesday the time has come for reconciliation with China and called for the two rivals to avoid criticism, conflict and confrontation as part of efforts to break a 15-month deadlock.

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Taiwan's new Premier Chang Chun-hsiung delivers his first policy speech at the parliament in Taipei October 17, 2000. Chang said on Tuesday the time has come for reconciliation with China and called for the two rivals to avoid criticism, conflict and confrontation as part of efforts to break a 15-month deadlock.

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TAIWAN NEW PREMIER CHANG CHUN-HSIUNG DANCES WITH AN ABORIGINE DURING HIS FIRST VISIT TO THE PARLIAMENT IN TAIPEI.


Taiwan new Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (2nd L) dances with an aborigine during his first visit to the parliament after he took oath of office to replace the former Premier Tang Fei in Taipei October 6, 2000. Tang resigned on October 3 citing deteriorating health. 

Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian (L) shakes hands with new Premier Chang Chun-hsiung after Chang was sworn in at the presidential office in Taipei October 6, 2000. Chang, a veteran of Chen's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), named Grand Justice Lai In-Jaw, an independent politician with financial expertise, vice premier to help him tackle troubling financial problems. Political uncertainties and tensions with rival China continue to weigh on the stock market.

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Taiwan new Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (L) smiles after being sworn into power at the presidential office in Taipei October 6, 2000, as the new Vice Premier Lai In-jaw (R) talks with Economics Minister Lin Hsin-i (2nd R). Chang named Lai, an independent politician with financial expertise, vice premier to tackle troubling financial problems.

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Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian (2nd L) administers the oath of office to Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (red tie) and his cabinet at the Presidential office in Taipei October 6,2000, to replace former Premier Tang Fei. Tang resigned on October 3,2000, citing deteriorating health.

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Taiwan's outgoing premier Tang Fei (2nd L) waves as he arrives for his last cabinet meeting in Taipei October 4, 2000. Tang, Taiwan's shortest serving premier, cited health reasons for his decision to step down. Vice Premier Chang Chun-hsiung is appointed as the new premier.

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Newly named Taiwan premier Chang Chun-hsiung smiles to journalists as he leaves after a press conference in Taipei October 4, 2000. Chang replaces Tang Fei whose sudden resignation sparked a political storm and raised questions over the stability of the government.

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Newly named Taiwan premier Chang Chun-hsiung smiles to journalists as he leaves after a press conference in Taipei October 4, 2000. Chang replaces Tang Fei whose sudden resignation sparked a political storm and raised questions over the stability of the government.

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Newly named Taiwan premier Chang Chun-hsiung answers questions during a press conference in Taipei October 4, 2000. Chang replaces Tang Fei whose sudden resignation sparked a political storm and raised questions over the stability of the government.

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Taiwan Vice Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (L) and outgoing premier Tang Fei (R) attend a photo call in Taipei October 4, 2000, one day after President Chen Shui-bian accepted Tang's resignation as premier. Vice Premier Chang Chun-hsiung will serve as acting premier. Tang, Taiwan's shortest serving premier, cited health reasons for his decision to step down.

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Taiwan Vice Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (L) and outgoing premier Tang Fei (R) attend a photo call in Taipei October 4, 2000, one day after President Chen Shui-bian accepted Tang's resignation as premier. Vice Premier Chang Chun-hsiung will serve as acting premier. Tang, Taiwan's shortest serving premier, cited health reasons for his decision to step down.

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Taiwan's new Premier Chang Chun-hsiung is sworn in with his cabinet at the presidential office in Taipei on October 6,2000, to replace the outgoing Premier Tang Fei. Tang resigned on October 3, 2000, citing deteriorating health.

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Taiwan vice premier Chang Chun-hsiung is seen at a press conference in this June 26, 2000 file photo in Taipei. Chang will succeed Tang Fei as the island's premier. President Chen Shui-bian had accepted Tang's resignation on health grounds.

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Taiwan President-elect Chen Shui-bian (C) flanked by his top aide, Chang Chun-hsiung (L) and Chen Chien-jen, the island's new representative in the United States, attend a reception in honour of visiting foreign dignitaries in Taipei May 19. Chen Shui-bian is due to be sworn in on Saturday in Taiwan's first democratic transfer of power.

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Taiwan President-elect Chen Shui-bian (C) flanked by his top aide, Chang Chun-hsiung (L) and Chen Chien-jen, the island's new representative in the United States, attend a reception in honour of visiting foreign dignitaries in Taipei May 19. Chen Shui-bian is due to be sworn in on Saturday in Taiwan's first democratic transfer of power.

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Taiwan President-elect Chen Shui-bian (C) flanked by his top aide, Chang Chun-hsiung (L) and Chen Chien-jen, the island's new representative in the United States, attend a reception in honour of visiting foreign dignitaries in Taipei May 19. Chen Shui-bian is due to be sworn in on Saturday in Taiwan's first democratic transfer of power.

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Taiwan's President-elect Chen Shui-bian is greeted by outgoing President Lee Teng-hui (L) as Chen pays Lee a visit at his home in Taipei March 30. Chen is the first non-Kuomintang president to be elected in Taiwan's democratic history. The man at right is Chang Chun-hsiung, Chen Shui-bian's General Secretary.

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