A solid local base When asked what qualities a member of a minority community going into politics needs over and above ordinary politicians, Chen Chien-nien replies: "Professionalism in one's own career before entering politics, being well known and having a solid base of service to the local community are all indispensable."
談起少數族群從政與一般政治人物必備條件的差異，陳建年說：「未從政前在自己崗位的學有專精、高知名度，與紮實的地方服務，三者缺一不可。」