This is the first of three profiles of the candidates for Taiwan's Jan. 13 presidential election.
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Lai Ching-te, the miner's son who staunchly defends Taiwan's sovereignty
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Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te at a rally in Taipei in December. (Photo by Hiroki Endo)
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