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Taiwan’s third party becomes kingmaker after voters defy China in election

Candidate Ko Wen-je vacillated on policy towards Beijing but drew young voters with focus on housing costs

Ko Wen-je was upbeat on Saturday night after finishing third in Taiwan’s presidential election. The Taiwan People’s party founder told supporters that for the first time, a third party had stood as tall as the two dominant political forces in Taiwanese politics.

“This is a new political landscape,” Ko said. “This voice will be a key power directing the country.”

While Lai Ching-te of the ruling Democratic Progressive party was elected president in Saturday’s election, he won just 40 per cent of the vote in a three-way contest.

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