Democratic Progressive party candidate Tsai Ing-wen looks certain to win presidency and reassess what had been a cosier relationship with ChinaA former law professor with a doctorate from the London School of Economics is set to be elected Taiwans first female president as the self-ruled island goes to the polls amid mounting concern over its flagging economy and closeness to authoritarian China.
Democratic Progressive party (DPP) candidate Tsai Ing-wen looks certain to defeat Eric Chu,her opponent from the Nationalist (Kuomintang or KMT) party, which has ruled Taiwan since 2008, or on Saturday. Related: Taiwan elections: the British educated scholar soon to be the most powerful woman in the Chinese-speaking world Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com