Chang Po-ya

Who is Chang Po-ya?

Chang Po-ya is the Chairwoman and founder of the Non-Partisan Solidarity Union, a political party in Taiwan.

Born in Chiayi City to Hsü Shih-hsien, a politician-doctor, Chang is a medical doctor educated in Kaohsiung Medical College, the Institute of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Johns Hopkins University, and Kyorin University.

She was the mayor of her home city, serving three terms, the first time succeeding her mother, Hsü; the last time succeeding her sister, Chang Wen-ying. The Chang daughters and mother are known as the Hsü Family of Chiayi.

She was the Minister of Health from June 2, 1990 to September 10, 1997 and led the creation of Taiwan's national health insurance system.

Under President Chen Shui-bian, she was the Minister of Interior from May 20, 2000 to February 1, 2002 and also served as Governor of the Taiwan Provincial Government.

She is married to Chi Chan-nan with a son and a daughter.