Is Ma Ying-jeou A-List?
No — Ma Ying-jeou is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2008
Elected President of Taiwan
Lost A-list status in 2016
Dropped to B tier — Leaves Presidential Office
Ranking Timeline
Elected Taipei Mayor
Wins the Taipei mayoral election, marking his entry into executive office.
KMT Chairman Appointment
Becomes the chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT), a major political party.
Elected President of Taiwan
Wins the presidential election, becoming the President of Taiwan.
Cross-Strait Trade Agreements
Pursues closer economic ties with mainland China.
Meeting with Xi Jinping
Holds a historic meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Leaves Presidential Office
Steps down from the presidency after serving two terms.
Influential Political Figure
Remains an influential figure in Taiwanese politics and society.
Last updated: February 25, 2026