Taiwan presidential race tightens in final weeks, polls show

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20231222 Taiwan Election

Taiwan presidential front-runner Lai Ching-te (left) and New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih (Source photos by Hiroki Endo and AP)

THOMPSON CHAU, Contributing writer

TAIPEI -- Taiwan presidential front-runner Lai Ching-te's lead over his main opposition rival has narrowed significantly, setting the stage for a close race in the final weeks before the pivotal vote.

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