Taipei Mayor Chen votes in Taiwan polls

Taipei Mayor Chen votes in Taiwan polls

Taipei Mayor Chen Shui-bian (back) of Taiwan's largest opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) votes with his wife in Taipei on Dec. 5 in elections that could have long-term implications for the island's relationship with rival China. Chen is running in the Taipei mayoral race, a fierce contest with his major challenger, Ma Ying-jeou of the ruling Nationalist Party. Almost 15 million voters are eligible to elect a new 225-seat legislature. People in Taipei and southern Kaohsiung will also cast ballots for new mayors and city councils. ==Kyodo

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