Chee Soon Juan

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Chee Soon Juan born?July 20, 1962
2. Where was Chee Soon Juan born?Singapore
3. What is Chee Soon Juan known for?Long-standing leadership of the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) and persistent activism
4. What is the career trajectory?From university lecturer to Secretary-General of the SDP (since 1993)
5. What is the legal status?Annulled bankruptcy in 2012, enabling re-entry into electoral politics
6. Who is Chee Soon Juan?Chee Soon Juan is a Singaporean politician and activist. He used to teach at the National University of Singapore and became the leader of the Singapore Democratic Party. He is known for speaking up about democracy and freedom of expression.

Singapore Democratic Party (SDP): A political party in Singapore advocating for democratic reforms and social justice.
Bankruptcy: A legal status of a person or entity unable to pay their debts, often leading to restrictions.
Perennial Candidate: A candidate who repeatedly runs for office, often without achieving electoral success.