Taiwan presidential hopeful hits Foxconn boss Gou for China ties

Ex-Premier William Lai takes preemptive punch at possible opponent in 2020

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Taiwan presidential hopeful William Lai speaks to Japanese media in Taipei on April 25. (Photo by Kensaku Ihara)

KENSAKU IHARA, Nikkei staff writer

TAIPEI -- Foxconn chief Terry Gou's large footprint in mainland China precludes him from truly serving as the voice of the Taiwanese people, former Premier William Lai said Thursday in a jab at a potential presidential election rival.

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