Tuvalu’s pro-Taiwan PM loses seat at election

Tuvalu’s pro-Taiwan PM loses seat at election

Tuvalu’s pro-Taiwan prime minister has lost his parliamentary seat, according to election results released on January 27, 2024, a result that will fuel speculation the micronation may be poised to switch diplomatic recognition to Beijing. | Photo Credit: AFP Tuvalu’s pro-Taiwan prime minister has lost his parliamentary seat, election results revealed on January 27, fuelling … Read more

Taiwan parties mass for rallies on eve of pivotal vote

Taiwan parties mass for rallies on eve of pivotal vote

Supporters cheer during an election rally for Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih in New Taipei City, Taiwan on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 ahead of the presidential election on Saturday. | Photo Credit: AP Tens of thousands of supporters flocked to noisy, colourful rallies for Taiwan’s three main political parties, as the candidates made a … Read more

Foxconn founder Gou says he will seek Taiwan presidency

Foxconn founder Gou says he will seek Taiwan presidency

Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple Inc supplier Foxconn, said on Wednesday he would seek the presidential nomination for Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), for a second time. Gou stepped down as Foxconn chief in 2019 and made a presidential bid that year, but dropped out after he failed to win … Read more