The Leftovers

• Taiwan set to elect its first female leader, The Guardian, January 16, 2016

If opposition leader, 蔡英文 (Tsai Ing-wen) of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) wins the election and her party also gains control of the legislature, it would be the first time the KMT and its associates have lost power of parliament as well as the presidency. [Read more].

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate 蔡英文 (Tsai Ing-wen) waves to supporters during rally campaign ahead of the Taiwanese presidential election. Photo: Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images.

Opposition candidate 蔡英文 (Tsai Ing-wen) would be Taiwan’s first female leader, if elected in Saturday’s poll. Photo: Olivia Harris/Reuters.