Sean Liao | |
Nationality: | Taiwan |
Office1: | Member of the Legislative Yuan |
Term Start1: | 1 February 2024 |
Office2: | Spokesperson of the Kuomintang |
Term Start2: | 27 July 2023 |
1Blankname2: | Chairman |
1Namedata2: | Eric Chu |
Birth Date: | 6 July 1990 |
Birth Place: | Xitun, Taichung, Taiwan |
Party: | Kuomintang |
Relations: | Huang Hsien-chou (uncle) |
Sean Liao (; born 6 July 1990) is a Taiwanese politician. He was elected to the Legislative Yuan in 2024.
Sean Liao's mother has served on the Taichung 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]
Liao 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 in Taichung.[6] [7]