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Foxconn Founder Terry Gou Resurfaces In High-Profile Appearance

Foxconn founder Terry Gou's appearance at a tech forum sparks interest and speculation in the industry.

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Taiwan's election is shaped by economic realities, not just Beijing's threats to use force

Beijing's threat to use force to claim the self-governed island of Taiwan isn't just about missiles and warships

The Independent UK

How Beijing uses economic coercion to try and sway Taiwan’s elections

From pineapples to petrochemicals, Beijing uses trade to influence opinion, but analysts say it has little impact.

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Why temples are a top campaign stop in Taiwan’s election

Temples help politicians meet local voters, but there are concerns some may be too close to Beijing.

Al Jazeera

How Beijing is changing the way it involves itself in Taiwan’s election

Beijing is running a multi-pronged campaign to try and keep the ruling DPP from re-election in Taiwan.

Al Jazeera

Presidential elections: Setback for China as Taiwan opposition splits in dramatic feud

In a significant turn of events that could reshape Taiwan's political landscape, the island's opposition parties, traditionally favoring closer ties with China, have experienced a dramatic split. This development, unfolding before the next year's crucial presidential election, may inadvertently ease the path for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to…

The Times of India

Taiwan opposition registers separate candidates after collapse of unity bid

The opposition’s failure to unite puts the DPP’s William Lai in pole position for January’s presidential election.

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Taiwan's opposition spent an hour publicly arguing over who will run for president. They can't decide—and the deadline to register is in under 24 hours

Candidates for Taiwan's presidential election on Jan. 13 differ on a key question: How should the self-governing island deal with mainland China?

Fortune

China launches tax investigations into Apple iPhone maker Foxconn

Tax audits and land use inquiries follow company founder announcing run for Taiwan presidency

The Guardian - UK

China rattles foreign firms again with arrests, Foxconn probe

BEIJING: Chinese authorities are again shaking the confidence of foreign companies in the country with a series of arrests across industries and an investigation into Foxconn Technology Group, Apple Inc’s most important partner and one of the largest employers in China.

The Times of India

Apple supplier Foxconn subjected to tax inspections by Chinese authorities

Chinese state media report that Foxconn, a Fortune 500 company known globally for making Apple iPhones, was recently subjected to searches by Chinese tax authorities

The Independent UK

First Thing: Burning Man revelers begin to leave festival after road reopens

Organisers of event in Nevada desert have asked people to stagger their departure after thousands were stranded over weekend. Plus, has US learned to cope with extreme heat?

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan presidential hopeful offers pets for pregnancies in push to boost birth rate

Terry Gou, who entered the race last week, said the island’s demographic crisis could be solved by giving expectant parents a cat or dog

The Guardian - AU

Aspiring Taiwan presidential candidate Terry Gou resigns from board of Apple supplier Foxconn

Aspiring Taiwanese independent presidential candidate Terry Gou has resigned from the board of Foxconn, the Apple supplier he founded nearly a half-century ago

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Morning Digest | China releases new official map, showing territorial claims; Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician, and more

Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day

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Foxconn’s billionaire founder seeks presidency of Taiwan to stop island from becoming ‘the next Ukraine’

Foxconn founder Terry Gou enters a crowded race to replace outgoing Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen, pledging improved ties with China and greater economic growth.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Biden says white supremacy has no place in US after Florida killings

A white man shot and killed three Black people before shooting himself. Plus, exposing Andrew Tate

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Foxconn billionaire Terry Gou announces Taiwan presidential bid

Gou will run as an independent after losing the race to be the candidate for the opposition Kuomintang.

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The Guardian - AU

Foxconn founder Terry Gou announces run for Taiwan presidency, pledging to fix China ties

The billionaire has touted his business experience, saying it was the ‘era of entrepreneurs’ rule’

The Independent UK

Foxconn billionaire Terry Gou says he will seek Taiwan's presidency as independent candidate

Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of Foxconn, says he will run as an independent candidate for president in Taiwan’s 2024 election, ending months of speculation

The Independent UK

Taiwan opposition party picks New Taipei mayor, a former police chief, as its presidential candidate

Taiwan’s opposition Nationalist Party has picked the popular mayor of New Taipei City as its candidate in next year’s presidential election, seen as a referendum on the island’s future relations with China

Reuters

Founder of Taiwan's Foxconn says China won't attack if he's president

The billionaire founder of Taiwan's Foxconn and presidential hopeful Terry Gou said on Thursday China does not want war with the island and would not attack if he become president as he would not declare independence.

Reuters

Foxconn founder, seeking Taiwan presidency, has no plan to visit China

Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple Inc supplier Foxconn, has no plan for now to visit China, he said on Tuesday, in his bid to become the presidential nominee of Taiwan's main opposition party.

Fortune

Warren Buffett says the threat of war was a ‘consideration’ in his decision to dump the bulk of his $4 billion stake in chipmaker giant TSMC

The Oracle of Omaha rarely exits an investment within a few years, let alone a few months, but he felt it best to liquidate his holdings in TSMC over fear of an invasion.

Bangkok Post

Foxconn founder to seek Taiwan presidency

TAIPEI: Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of the technology giant Foxconn, announced on Wednesday that he is seeking the presidential nomination of Taiwan’s main opposition Kuomintang party in order to “avoid war” with China.

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