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The presidential race has kicked off after the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) officially selected New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) as its candidate on May 17.
The Kuomintang nominated Hou Yu-ih, a popular mayor who has said little about geopolitical issues, as the party tries to appeal to voters wary of Beijing.
Taiwan's local government elections will face a new layer of unpredictability this year, with candidates fielded or backed by the new Taiwan People's Party (TPP) hoping to make an impact in high-profile races, especially in Taipei and Hsinchu City.