Democratic Progressive Party

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; abbreviated to  or ; Pinyin: Mínjìndǎng) is a major political party in the  Republic of China (Taiwan). The party has been linked with the pan-green coalition and de jure Taiwan independence movement. The DPP is a member of Liberal International and a founding member of the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats. The DPP represented Taiwan in the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation.

 List of Chairpersons 
 Chiang Peng-chian (1986–1987)
 Yao Chia-wen (1987–1988)
 Huang Shin-cheih (1988–1992)
 Hsu Hsin-liang (1992–1994, 1996–1998)
 Shih Ming-teh (1994–1996)
 Lin Yi-hsiung (1998–2000)
 Frank Hsieh (2000)
 Chen Shui-bian (2000–2008)
 Tsai Ing-wen (since 2008)

 References 

 Other websites 
 Official website

Category:Political parties in Taiwan
Category:Liberal parties
Category:Social democratic parties in Asia
Category:Nationalist organizations in Taiwan
Category:1986 establishments in Asia
Category:1980s establishments in Taiwan