Only a few hundred votes separate the incumbent independent mayor of Taipei Ko Wen-je and KMT’s Ting Shou-chung. KMT Ting Shou-chung trails by only 1750 votes with 98% of the votes counted [564877 to 563051]. There will be an automatic recount because of the closeness of the vote.
The DPP has lost seven of 13 cities and counties.
The KMT had a terrible 2016 election where they lost the Presidency.
The KMT is in favor of closer relations with China and has pro-business policies.
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has resigned as chairwoman of the Democratic Progressive Party after suffering a humiliating electoral defeat. Some cabinet members will resign as well.
