Foxconn Founder Hopes for KMT Nod on Campaign Trail

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By James Lin/Jeremy Olivier

Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn, has hit the campaign trail as he seeks to represent the opposition Kuomintang in next year's presidential election. But it could be a tough road ahead for Gou, as many believe the party's leadership favors his opponent, New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih.