Chen Tien-mao was born on 16 April 1928, to of the Chen family from
Kaohsiung. Chen Chi-chin's brother
Chen Chi-chuan served as
mayor of Kaohsiung from 1960 to 1968. Chen Tien-mao himself was first elected to the
Kaohsiung City Council in 1958, and served as council speaker for four terms. ==Business career==