Keep an eye on "Terry Gou," founder of Foxconn, announces he is running for president of Taiwan.

On April 5, 2566, Nikkei Asia News Agency reported that Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of Foxconn, the largest supplier to Apple Inc, announced that he would run for the party's nomination. Kuomintang (KMT) to enter the presidential seat of Taiwan for the second time. The Kuomintang Party is Taiwan's main opposition party.

Terry Gou resigned as chairman of Foxconn in 2562 and ran for the Kuomintang Party's presidential bid for Taiwan. But he was defeated and withdrew. The Kuomintang Party has had close relations with China for a long time.

Terry Gou spoke to reporters at a hotel next to Taiwan's main international airport at Taoyuan on his way back from a week-long trip to the United States. that the only way to avoid war with China is to reduce tensions between China and the United States. and remove the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) from government.

“We need to tell young people frankly: Voting for the DPP is dangerous. which praises Taiwan's independence Hate and oppose China,'” Gou said.

The KMT is still in the process of selecting a candidate for the next presidential election. It is scheduled for January 2567 with New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih. which is considered to be the current leader

The election is coming at a time of increasing tensions between Taiwan and China. This is because China holds regular military exercises near the island to assert its sovereignty claim.

Gou said he must stand up and resolve the crisis that traditional politicians cannot. Adding that he regrets leaving KMT four years ago.

Reference: https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Foxconn-founder-Terry-Gou-says-he-will-seek-Taiwan-presidency