Chen Chi-li

Chen Chi-li
Born(1943-05-11)11 May 1943
Guang'an, Sichuan, China
Died4 October 2007(2007-10-04) (aged 64)
St. Teresa's Hospital, Ma Tau Wai, Kowloon City, Hong Kong
Resting placeChin Pao San, New Taipei City, Taiwan
NationalityTaiwan, Cambodia
EducationTamkang University (BS)
Known for
Children3
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese陳啟禮
Simplified Chinese陈启礼
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinChén Qǐlǐ
Nickname
Traditional Chinese鴨霸子[1]
Simplified Chinese鸭霸子
Literal meaningKing Duck[2]
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinYā Bàzi

Chen Chi-li (Chinese: 陳啟禮; Wade–Giles: Chen2 Chi3-li3; 11 May 1943 – 4 October 2007), nicknamed King Duck or Dry Duck, was a Taiwanese gangster from China, best known for heading the United Bamboo Gang.[1][3] His murder of dissident journalist Henry Liu in Daly City, California, United States, in 1984 has been described by the Financial Times as "the most prominent example of the Kuomintang's co-operation with gangsters in upholding its dictatorship".[4]

  1. ^ a b "啟禮病逝 (Chi-li dies of illness)". TVBS News (in Chinese). 4 October 2007. Archived from the original on 27 October 2007. Retrieved 13 November 2007.
  2. ^ O'Neill, Mark (24 October 2007). "King Duck Goes to His Taiwanese Reward". Asia Sentinel. Archived from the original on 4 February 2008. Retrieved 13 November 2007.
  3. ^ "Thousands bid farewell to gang boss". The China Post. 9 November 2007. Retrieved 12 November 2007.
  4. ^ Hille, Kathrin (2 November 2007). "Killer's death haunts Taiwan party". Financial Times. Archived from the original on 11 July 2011. Retrieved 13 November 2007.