1. Meet Taiwan's Conciliator-Elect.
- Author
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Wehrfritz, George
- Subjects
TAIWANESE economy, 1975- ,TAIWANESE economic policy, 1975- ,TAIWANESE politics & government, 2000- ,INTERNATIONAL economic relations ,HISTORY of Taiwan -- 2000- ,SOCIAL history - Abstract
An interview with Taiwan's new President, Ma Ying-jeou, who was elected in March 2008 and has plans to open Taiwan's economy to China, is presented. In response to the question of why he won by a landslide he replied that the economic problems were the biggest factor. He stated that the people of Taiwan want a clean government, a vibrant economy, and equitable distribution of wealth.
- Published
- 2008