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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.
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)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
- Origin
- Keelung, Taiwan
- Occupation
- politician / television presenter / radio personality / media proprietor / pundit
2. Background
- High school
- National Tainan First Senior High School
- University
- National Taiwan University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Wounds of History | — |
6. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/skchao2024/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%B6%99%E5%B0%91%E5%BA%B7
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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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.