Ma Ying-Jeou

Ma Ying-Jeou is the current President of Taiwan. Prior to his victory in Taiwan's 2008 presidential election, Ma served two terms as the mayor of Taipei. He advocates stronger ties with China, and was the chairman of the Kuomintang Party from from 2005 to 2007.

• Winner: Ma Ying-Jeou
  • Votes: 7,657,724 (58.4%)
• Loser: Frank Hsieh
  • Votes: 5,445,239 (41.6%)Adam Carr's Election Archive: 2008 Taiwanese Presidential Election Results

• BBC News: Ma Ying-jeou
• Bloomberg: Taiwan's Ma May Scrap Fuel-Price Controls, Boost Nuclear Power (March 20, 2008)
• BBC News: Taiwan Voters Seek Candidate of Change (March 20, 2008)
• Javno: Taiwan's Ma Ying-jeou Eyes Presidency (March 19, 2008)
• The China Post: Ma Ying-jeou Pledges to Be Symbol of Unity (March 17, 2008)
• The China Post: Ma Ying-jeou Doesn't Cough From Stress Any Longer (March 17, 2008)
• Macau Daily Times: New Controversy Won't Hurt Taiwan Ma's Election Bid (February 1, 2008)
• China Post: Ma Unveils Tax Reform Program (February 1, 2008)
• China Post: Old Passport Clears KMT Hopeful (February 1, 2008)
• Taiwan Journal: Hsieh, Ma Outline Presidential Platforms (January 31, 2008)
  • "Concerning cross-strait relations, Ma talked about 'three yeses' and 'three noes.' While the latter includes no negotiation with China on unification, no rush for 'Taiwan independence' and no military means to change the status quo; the former puts peace, prosperity and dignity as the basis for enhancing cross-strait and foreign ties as well as being a peacemaker and responsible stakeholder in the world community"
• Associated Press: Taiwan Candidate's Loyalty Questioned (January 30, 2008)
• China Post: Ma Reaffirms KMT Won't Abuse Power (January 14, 2008)
• ABC News: Taiwan's Nationalists Want Better Ties with China (January 13, 2008)
• Financial Times: Taiwan Prosecutors Appeal Against Ma’s Acquittal (January 9, 2008)
• China Post: Ma Ying-jeou Suing 'Persecutor' (January 3, 2008)
• China.org: "Ma Ying-jeou Acquitted in Corruption Trial" (December 28, 2007)