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James Soong turns on the charm, enlivening presidential race

James Soong's presidential bid will likely fail but could boost the parliamentary showing of his minority People First Party, possibly as a coalition partner.
DEBBY WU, Nikkei staff writer | Taiwan

TAIPEI -- The charismatic, China-friendly leader of the minority People First Party on Thursday officially entered the race for Taiwan's presidential election this coming January.

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