Chen attended primary and secondary school in
Beigang, Yunlin, and studied banking at
Tamkang University. A member of the
Democratic Progressive Party, won election to the
Legislative Yuan in 2004 as a representative of Yunlin County. Chen frequently criticized legislative gridlock, and, in January 2007, found himself in a physical altercation with fellow legislator
Chen Chao-jung. Chen Hsien-chung was often involved in budget discussions, and was also known for his opposition to the use of
ractopamine in pork products. Chen lost to
Chang Chia-chun in the legislative elections of 2008. ==References==