Chen Mao-nan (; born 23 May 1941) is a Taiwanese politician who served on the Legislative Yuan from 2002 to 2005.

Education

Chen attended National Taichung Junior College of Commerce and later commenced graduate study at the Institute of Tourism of Chinese Culture University.

Political career

Chen was elected to the

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in 1991 and 1996. Upon stepping down from the National Assembly in 2000, Chen contested the

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elections of 2001. While serving on the Legislative Yuan, Chen maintained an interest in banking and finance. In the midst of the

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, Chen pushed for the

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to offer Taiwan observer status. He was placed on the

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list for the 2008 legislative election, but was not elected via proportional representation.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Chen, Mao-nan 1941 births Living people Chinese Culture University alumni Democratic Progressive Party Members of the Legislative Yuan Members of the 5th Legislative Yuan New Taipei Members of the Legislative Yuan National Taichung University of Science and Technology alumni