Ruling DPP declares victory in Taiwan elections

Ruling DPP declares victory in Taiwan elections

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chairman Frank Hsieh (2nd from L) declares victory on Dec. 1 in the island's general elections, while the major opposition Nationalist Party (KMT) lost its absolute majority. He told a press conference his party won 88 of the 225 parliamentary seats at stake, achieving its goal of becoming the largest party in parliament. The party won 70 seats in the last election in 1998.

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