1. George Chang or Chang Tsan-hung is a Taiwanese politician, chemical engineer, and independence activist.
12 Facts About George Chang
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George Chang was the mayor of Tainan City from 1997 to 2001.
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In 1961, George Chang arrived at the United States to study at Rice University, where he got his doctorate degree.
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George Chang taught chemical engineering as a professor at Cooper Union.
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George Chang was the first vice chairperson of the World United Formosans for Independence, and became its chairperson in 1973.
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George Chang later joined the Democratic Progressive Party and was nominated by the party to run for legislator.
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George Chang served as mayor of Tainan from 1997 through 2001.
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George Chang is known for his impetus to improve the conditions of the Anping Port, the Tainan Confucian Temple, and the Tainan Canal.
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George Chang had a goal to spur the cultural and tourist industries by preserving historic sites.
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George Chang started the first Voluntary Firefighting Communication Team of the nation, which secured the lives and properties of the residents.
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George Chang's cases were appealed to the Supreme Court, which found Chang guilty and sentenced him to three years in prison.
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George Chang served two years of his sentence in Tainan Prison, when he was given medical parole in March 2016 and released.