Sean Liao Liao Wei-hsiang | |
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廖偉翔 | |
Member of the Legislative Yuan | |
Assumed office 1 February 2024 | |
Preceded by | Chang Liao Wan-chien |
Constituency | Taichung IV |
Spokesperson of the Kuomintang | |
Assumed office 27 July 2023 | |
Chairman | Eric Chu |
Preceded by | James Hsiao |
Personal details | |
Born | Xitun, Taichung, Taiwan | 6 July 1990
Nationality | Taiwan |
Political party | Kuomintang |
Relations | Huang Hsien-chou (uncle) |
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Sean Liao (Chinese: 廖偉翔; born 6 July 1990) is a Taiwanese politician. He was elected to the Legislative Yuan in 2024.
Sean Liao's mother Huang Hsin-huiTaichung City Council.[1][2] His maternal aunt Huang Chiao-ling was killed by a drunk driver in 2012. At the time of her death, she was employed by the Taichung Industrial Policy Council. Liao's maternal uncle is Huang Hsien-chou.[3][4]
has served on theLiao began his political career as an aide to his mother, later worked for Jason Hu, then served the Kuomintang as a spokesperson.[5]
Liao was endorsed by both the Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party in the 2024 legislative election, and defeated the Democratic Progressive Party-affiliated incumbent Legislative Yuan member Chang Liao Wan-chien in Taichung.[6][7]