TAIPEI -- Taiwan's ruling party leader, Lai Ching-te, has taken a commanding lead over his rivals in popular support ahead of January's presidential election, with the opposition in disarray and despite China's campaign to dent his popularity.
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From left to right, Taiwanese presidential candidates Hou Yu-ih, Terry Gou, Lai Ching-te and Ko Wen-je. (NIKKEI montage/Source photos by AP, Reuters and Getty)
TAIPEI -- Taiwan's ruling party leader, Lai Ching-te, has taken a commanding lead over his rivals in popular support ahead of January's presidential election, with the opposition in disarray and despite China's campaign to dent his popularity.