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ELECTION 2024/Taiwan's presidential candidates hold televised debate

12/30/2023 02:32 PM
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Vice President Lai Ching-te (left), New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih of the KMT (center) and TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je (right). CNA file photo
Vice President Lai Ching-te (left), New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih of the KMT (center) and TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je (right). CNA file photo

Taipei, Dec. 30 (CNA) A televised debate featuring Taiwan's three candidates in the Jan. 13 presidential election kicked off at the Public Television Service (PTS) headquarters at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Read CNA's reporting on the 150-minute debate that saw Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) of the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT), and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) launch personal attacks on each other and clash over China policies.

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Source: Public Television Service Foundation



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