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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.
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