Foxconn founder Terry Gou announces independent presidential bid in Taiwan
- Terry Gou, founder of Foxconn, is running for president of Taiwan as an independent candidate in the 2024 election.
- Gou aims to improve cross-strait relations with China and strengthen Taiwan's economy if elected.
- He criticized current policies of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, warning they risk war with China.
- Gou must gather 290,000 signatures in the coming weeks to qualify for the presidential ballot.
- His entry adds a prominent businessperson perspective to a race with candidates from major parties.