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Mr. Guo, the founder of Hon Hai, will run for the presidential election without leaving the National Party

2019-09-12T06:13:34.893Z


[Taipei 12th Reuters]-Terry Gou, founder of Hong Hai Precision Industry <2317.TW>, who was defeated by running for the preliminary election of the opposition party and the national party for the presidential election in Taiwan next January Mr. 12


[Taipei 12th Reuters]-Terry Gou, founder of Hong Hai Precision Industry <2317.TW>, who was defeated by running for the preliminary election of the opposition party and the national party for the presidential election in Taiwan next January He left the party on the 12th.

There is a possibility to run without belonging to the presidential election.

According to Forbes magazine, Guo is Taiwan's top richest man with a net worth of $ 7.6 billion. He has a strong connection with China in business and has repeatedly called for strengthening relations with China.

In the presidential election, the ruling party and the Democratic Party president, Hideyasu Ban, are aiming for a re-election.

Guo ’s aides insisted that the party was not related to the presidential election. He explained that he was disappointed with the old idea of ​​the party leadership.

The KMT expressed “strong regret” to Mr. Guo ’s departure. Called for unity of the party.

According to several sources, Mr. Guo is expected to announce an unaffiliated run by 17th of this month. The plan is to appeal to voters who are dissatisfied with the Taiwan economy and want to strengthen relations with China.

The Nationalist Party has chosen Korea Mayor Kaohsiung as the official candidate for the presidential election, but Mr. Han's approval rate is sluggish. Analysts have pointed out that if the Guo runs without his affiliation, the KMT may be divided.

Source: asahi

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