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Jaw Shaw-kong is a politician, television presenter and radio personality. Born on May 6, 1950, Jaw Shaw-kong is from Keelung, Taiwan. The age as of 2026 is 76. Education on record includes National Tainan First Senior High School and National Taiwan University. Credited works include Wounds of History.
My Take
Jaw Shaw-kong fascinates me as a study in refusing to stay in one lane. Born in Keelung, educated at National Taiwan University, he moved from the Taipei City Council to the Legislative Yuan and even co-founded the New Party before reinventing himself as a broadcaster and media owner. People will argue endlessly about his politics, and that is fair, but I reserve a certain respect for anyone who simply will not go quiet. He has spent decades shaping Taiwan's public conversation through sheer voice, and whatever one's verdict, he is a living chronicler of his island's modern political life.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jaw Shaw-kong
- Name (Japanese)
- 趙少康
- Reading
- ちょう・しょうこう
- Born
- May 6, 1950 (age 76)
- Origin
- Keelung, Taiwan
- Occupation
- politician / television presenter / radio personality / media proprietor / pundit
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
2. Background
- High school
- National Tainan First Senior High School
- University
- National Taiwan University
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Wounds of History |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/skchao2024/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaw%20Shaw-kong
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%B6%99%E5%B0%91%E5%BA%B7
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9095925
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jaw Shaw-kong born?
Born May 6, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Jaw Shaw-kong from?
Jaw Shaw-kong is from Keelung, Taiwan.
What does Jaw Shaw-kong do?
Jaw Shaw-kong works as politician, television presenter, radio personality, media proprietor, pundit.
What is Jaw Shaw-kong known for?
Notable works include Wounds of History.
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