President Chen has so far declined to comment on the decision.

President Chen took personal responsibility for the defeat as his party's chairman.

"It all depends on where President Chen would like me to help."

The fact is, President Chen appointed me as one of his advisers.

President Chen did not address that idea, but his party had previously ruled it out.

Lesser officials than President Chen wear them in public to set an example.

President Chen, who took office in 2000, has not been accused of wrongdoing.

My own meeting with President Chen had a thespian quality.

President Chen's language on independence-related issues has been ambiguous.

President Chen's statements are the closest he has come to endorsing independence since taking office two years ago.