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Taiwan Top Five

By Paul KatzAs we prepare to ring out 2008, here are a few thoughts about some of the leading stories that have shaped Taiwan during the past year:1. Back and Blue: Ma Ying-jeou sweeps into office as Taiwan's new president, winning a convincing majority... ...full story at China Beat

from China Beat on Wed, Dec 31 2008

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13 Feb 07 visit Ma Ying-jeou indicted, will resign as KMT chairman  »  Peking Duck AP reports: TAIPEI, Taiwan - Prosecutors filed corruption charges Tuesday against opposition leader Ma Ying-jeou, a Harvard-educated lawyer many thought would be Taiwan's next president. The prosecutors said Ma had diverted $333,000 from a Taipei city...

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