Taiwan's KMT to pick new leader after fierce race: 5 things to know

Opposition party's Saturday vote will decide generational and ideological battle

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An honor guard is seen in front of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei. The Kuomintang, Taiwan's biggest opposition party, is set to elect a new leader this weekend. © Reuters

THOMPSON CHAU

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan -- The Kuomintang, Taiwan's main opposition party and the nemesis of President Lai Ching-te, will vote this Saturday for its next leader after a colorful and contentious race.

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