Clara Chou

Clara Chou (Chinese: 周玉蔻; pinyin: Zhōu Yùkòu; Wade–Giles: Chou Yu-kou; born September 9, 1953) is a TV and radio personality of the Republic of China (Taiwan).

She ran as a candidate for the Taiwan Solidarity Union in the 2006 Taipei City municipal election. She was expelled from her party during the campaign for suggesting that President Chen Shui-bian resign in the wake of First Lady Wu Shu-chen's indictment for graft,[1][2] though her name still appeared on the ballot as the TSU candidate.[3] The expulsion was later reduced to a suspension.[4]

2006 Taipei City Mayoral Election Result
No Candidate Party Votes %
1 Li Ao Independent 7,795 0.61%
2 Clara Chou[lower-alpha 1] Taiwan Solidarity Union 3,372 0.26%
3 Frank Hsieh Democratic Progressive Party 525,869 40.89%
4 James Soong[lower-alpha 2] Independent 53,281 4.14%
5 Hau Lung-pin Kuomintang 692,085 53.81%
6 Ke Tsi-hai (柯賜海) Independent 3,687 0.29%

In 2014, Chou accused President Ma Ying-jeou of accepting donations from Ting Hsin International Group.[7] At the time, the company was investigated as part of the 2014 Taiwan food scandal. Chou believed Ma had a hand in covering up Ting Hsin's role in the incident.[8] In December, Ma filed a lawsuit against Chou for the comments she made.[9] She countered with a lawsuit against the Kuomintang, targeting acting party chairperson Wu Den-yih.[10]

Notes

  1. ↑ Despite Chou's expulsion from the Taiwan Solidarity Union on November 9, 2006, the party could not withdraw their recommendation for Chou under Republic of China's Public Officials Election and Recall Law. She would still contest the elections as a TSU candidate.[5]
  2. ↑ James Soong was Chairman of the People's First Party at the time of the elections, but entered the elections as an independent.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "TSU may reconsider stance on recall". Taipei Times. 13 November 2006. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  2. ↑ Wang, Flora (7 November 2006). "TSU reverses stand on new recall vote". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  3. ↑ Mo, Yan-chih (10 November 2006). "TSU revokes Chou's membership". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  4. ↑ "TSU panel overturns decision to expel Chou". China Post. 2 December 2006. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  5. ↑ "TSU expels Taipei mayoral candidate". China Post. 10 November 2006. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  6. ↑ Shih, Hsiu-chuan (10 December 2006). "Elections 2006: People First Party chairman announces an end to his career". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  7. ↑ Chien, Li-chung; Chung, Jake (26 December 2014). "President files suit against Clara Chou". Taipei Times. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
  8. ↑ Chang, Hsiao-ti (24 December 2014). "Ma knew about donation: Clara Chou". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  9. ↑ Huang, Kelven; Chang, Maubo (25 December 2014). "President has no choice but to sue Chou: spokeswoman". Central News Agency. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
  10. ↑ Shih, Hsiu-Chuan (24 December 2014). "Clara Chou, KMT exchange lawsuits". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 January 2015.