Seasoned politician joins Taiwan's presidential race

Seasoned politician joins Taiwan's presidential race

James Soong, chairman of Taiwan's opposition People First Party, holds up a framed encouragement couplet saying "If you don't do it today, you will regret it tomorrow" from Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je during a press conference in Taipei on Aug. 6, 2015. Soong said he will run for Taiwan president, joining candidates of the ruling Nationalist Party (KMT) and main opposition Democratic Progressive Party to contest the January election. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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