ANALYSIS / As presidential race kicks off, China policy takes center stage
06/03/2023 11:03 AM
The presidential race has kicked off after the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) officially selected New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) as its candidate on May 17.
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