James Soong

thumb|James Soong James Soong (宋楚瑜; Sòng Chǔyú; born 16 March 1942) is a politician in Taiwan (Republic of China). He is the Chairman of People First Party. Quotes I would like to express my regret for the harms and wounds that once existed in this island of Taiwan. I also want to extend my apologies to those afflicted with such long-standing and agonizing pains. We must not forget how many families were torn up and how their emotional sufferings have been passed down from generation to generation. I can now relate to such pains. My apology is long overdue. James Soong (2015) cited in "Soong apologizes for his role in Martial Law era" on Taipei Times, 22 August 2015. Cooperation is not a merger. There's no need to crush oneself to accommodate others. James Soong (2015) cited in "Eric Chu taps former labor head as running mate and James Soong taps Hsu Hsin-ying" on China Post, 18 November 2015. The appointment (as special envoy to APEC 2016) fills me with a deep sense of responsibility. It is a mission rather than a job. This mission is not about personal glory, but the entrustment of a responsibility to present to the international community the achievements Taiwan has made in the past decades. James Soong (2016) cited in "Beijing knew I would be envoy: Soong" on Taipei Times, 7 October 2016. External links Category:1942 births Category:Living people Category:Governors of Taiwan Province Category:Party Chairpersons of the Republic of China in Taiwan Category:Ministers of Government Information Office (Taiwan)