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'''Tsao Erh-chung''' (; born 24 August 1954) is a Taiwanese politician. He was a member of the [[Legislative Yuan]] between 1993 and 2002, then served from 2005 to 2012.
==Academic and early career==
Tsao attended Matsu High School, and graduated from [[Central Police University]].<ref></ref><ref></ref> He then worked for the Lienchiang County Police Department and was a lecturer at [[Taiwan Police College]].<ref></ref><ref></ref>
==Political career==
Tsao helped reach what became the [[Kinmen Agreement]], signed in 1990.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> He first won election to the [[Legislative Yuan]] in 1992, and represented the [[Lienchiang County district]] until 2002. In 1999, during his third term, Tsao helped negotiate the return of the Taiwanese vessel Shin Hwa from China.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> He was a proponent of the [[three links]],<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> and believed that their establishment would aid economic development in the outlying islands of Taiwan.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> In 2001, Tsao visited Fujian as part of a pilgrimage for the goddess [[Mazu]].<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> He returned to China later that month to sign an unofficial agreement the government of [[Mawei District]].<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> The [[Mainland Affairs Council]] called the move a "person-to-person exchange" that "had no legal bearing," and warned neighboring [[Kinmen]] against a similar action.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Subsequently, the MAC announced its Eight Noes" policy regarding exchanges with China.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> After [[Lee Yuan-tsu]] was prevented from attending [[APEC China 2001]] as a representative of Taiwan's government, Tsao stated of the Kuomintang legislative caucus, "We agree with the government's decision not to participate in the APEC summit and condemn China's rough treatment of Taiwan's delegation that is already in Shanghai."<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Tsao lost reelection in December 2001.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Before stepping down, he helped pass amendments to the Offshore Islands Development Act, permitting more Taiwanese to visit China via the outlying islands.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
Tsao contested the 2004 legislative elections as an independent, and won.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> He was seated as a representative from Lienchiang County.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> A month after taking office, Tsao joined Kuomintang officials on a trip to China.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> He remained a staunch supporter of the three links,<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> additionally backing landing visa privileges for Chinese visitors to Taiwan.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Previously, in August 2005, he had spoken out against a planned reduction in military personnel stationed in the Matsu Islands.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> He proposed a full ban on land mines that December.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Tsao defeated [[Lin Hui-kuan]] in the 2008 legislative elections.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> During this session, the Citizen Congress Watch ranked Tsao as one of the worst legislators.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> He began taking an interest in transportation, infrastructure, and civil order. Specifically, Tsao supported official designation of demonstration zones,<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> and opposed the lax employment protections at [[free ports]],<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> as well as a proposal for [[Taoyuan International Airport]] to be exempt from most government oversight.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Tsao later stated that Taiwanese nationals should be considered for management positions at the airport because it is a state-owned enterprise.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> He was elected chair of the legislature's Transportation Committee alongside [[Lin Chien-jung]] in March 2009.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Two months later, while discussing an amendment to the Act for Promotion of Private Participation in Infrastructure Projects that would permit Chinese investment in Taiwanese infrastructure projects, Tsao opined that that the proposed change was legal. Upon hearing the statement, [[Democratic Progressive Party]] lawmakers prevented Tsao from taking his seat. He then adjourned the meeting and scheduled a second discussion which the DPP boycotted.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
Tsao worked to market his constituency to tourists.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> He urged the government to place Chinese tourists under a free independent tourist policy,<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> and defended them publicly on occasion.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Tsao also pushed for more funding through the Offshore Islands Development Fund.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> In March 2011, Tsao proposed an amendment to the Act for the Development of Tourism that would allow chain convenience stores to sell tickets for maritime and air transportation.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> The motion passed and was implemented that same month.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Tsao yielded his legislative seat to [[Chen Hsueh-sheng]] in 2012.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
==References==
[[Category:1954 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Taiwanese police officers]]
[[Category:Central Police University alumni]]
[[Category:Members of the 2nd Legislative Yuan]]
[[Category:Members of the 3rd Legislative Yuan]]
[[Category:Members of the 4th Legislative Yuan]]
[[Category:Members of the 6th Legislative Yuan]]
[[Category:Members of the 7th Legislative Yuan]]
[[Category:Lienchiang County Membes of the Legislative Yuan]]
[[Category:Kuomintang Members of the Legislative Yuan in Taiwan]]
==Academic and early career==
Tsao attended Matsu High School, and graduated from [[Central Police University]].<ref></ref><ref></ref> He then worked for the Lienchiang County Police Department and was a lecturer at [[Taiwan Police College]].<ref></ref><ref></ref>
==Political career==
Tsao helped reach what became the [[Kinmen Agreement]], signed in 1990.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> He first won election to the [[Legislative Yuan]] in 1992, and represented the [[Lienchiang County district]] until 2002. In 1999, during his third term, Tsao helped negotiate the return of the Taiwanese vessel Shin Hwa from China.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> He was a proponent of the [[three links]],<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> and believed that their establishment would aid economic development in the outlying islands of Taiwan.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> In 2001, Tsao visited Fujian as part of a pilgrimage for the goddess [[Mazu]].<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> He returned to China later that month to sign an unofficial agreement the government of [[Mawei District]].<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> The [[Mainland Affairs Council]] called the move a "person-to-person exchange" that "had no legal bearing," and warned neighboring [[Kinmen]] against a similar action.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Subsequently, the MAC announced its Eight Noes" policy regarding exchanges with China.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> After [[Lee Yuan-tsu]] was prevented from attending [[APEC China 2001]] as a representative of Taiwan's government, Tsao stated of the Kuomintang legislative caucus, "We agree with the government's decision not to participate in the APEC summit and condemn China's rough treatment of Taiwan's delegation that is already in Shanghai."<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Tsao lost reelection in December 2001.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Before stepping down, he helped pass amendments to the Offshore Islands Development Act, permitting more Taiwanese to visit China via the outlying islands.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
Tsao contested the 2004 legislative elections as an independent, and won.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> He was seated as a representative from Lienchiang County.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> A month after taking office, Tsao joined Kuomintang officials on a trip to China.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> He remained a staunch supporter of the three links,<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> additionally backing landing visa privileges for Chinese visitors to Taiwan.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Previously, in August 2005, he had spoken out against a planned reduction in military personnel stationed in the Matsu Islands.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> He proposed a full ban on land mines that December.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Tsao defeated [[Lin Hui-kuan]] in the 2008 legislative elections.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> During this session, the Citizen Congress Watch ranked Tsao as one of the worst legislators.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> He began taking an interest in transportation, infrastructure, and civil order. Specifically, Tsao supported official designation of demonstration zones,<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> and opposed the lax employment protections at [[free ports]],<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> as well as a proposal for [[Taoyuan International Airport]] to be exempt from most government oversight.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Tsao later stated that Taiwanese nationals should be considered for management positions at the airport because it is a state-owned enterprise.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> He was elected chair of the legislature's Transportation Committee alongside [[Lin Chien-jung]] in March 2009.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Two months later, while discussing an amendment to the Act for Promotion of Private Participation in Infrastructure Projects that would permit Chinese investment in Taiwanese infrastructure projects, Tsao opined that that the proposed change was legal. Upon hearing the statement, [[Democratic Progressive Party]] lawmakers prevented Tsao from taking his seat. He then adjourned the meeting and scheduled a second discussion which the DPP boycotted.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
Tsao worked to market his constituency to tourists.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> He urged the government to place Chinese tourists under a free independent tourist policy,<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> and defended them publicly on occasion.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Tsao also pushed for more funding through the Offshore Islands Development Fund.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> In March 2011, Tsao proposed an amendment to the Act for the Development of Tourism that would allow chain convenience stores to sell tickets for maritime and air transportation.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> The motion passed and was implemented that same month.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Tsao yielded his legislative seat to [[Chen Hsueh-sheng]] in 2012.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
==References==
[[Category:1954 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Taiwanese police officers]]
[[Category:Central Police University alumni]]
[[Category:Members of the 2nd Legislative Yuan]]
[[Category:Members of the 3rd Legislative Yuan]]
[[Category:Members of the 4th Legislative Yuan]]
[[Category:Members of the 6th Legislative Yuan]]
[[Category:Members of the 7th Legislative Yuan]]
[[Category:Lienchiang County Membes of the Legislative Yuan]]
[[Category:Kuomintang Members of the Legislative Yuan in Taiwan]]
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