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Helen Davidson in Taipei

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

Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of Foxconn.
Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of Foxconn. Gou has announced he will run for the president of Taiwan, pledging to fix relations with China. Photograph: 閻文韜/AP

The billionaire founder of tech giant Foxconn, Terry Gou, has announced he will run for president of Taiwan as an independent candidate, pledging to fix cross-strait relations and boost Taiwan’s economy.

At a press conference on Monday, Gou – a well-known and outspoken businessman – announced what he called “the era of entrepreneurs’ rule”.

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