Chen, who holds a master's degree from National Sun Yat-sen University, held senior appointed posts in Taipei City and Kaohsiung City governments between 1995 and 2000.
Chen, yang memegang gelar master dari Universitas Sun Yat-sen Nasional, memegang jabatan-jabatan senior dalam pemerintahan Kota Taipei dan Kota Kaohsiung antara 1995 dan 2000.