Career
Chao regained the world nine-ball championship in 2000 by defeating Mexico"s Ismael Paez, 17-6. The lead of that score was the largest deficit ever made in a world championship final. Chao Fong-pang is renowned for his jump shots, relying on them considerably more frequently that most other prosecuting
One notable instance was when he played versus Francisco Bustamante at the 2001 Interstate Commerce Commission tie-breaker: Bustamante had made a good snooker behind a ball, leaving Chao in a difficult position.
While a majority of Taiwanese players play with open bridge hands, Chao is among the few who play with a closed or loop bridge. 1993 World Pet Association World Nine-ball Championship.
