Taiwan’s Ma Quits Party Chief Post After Election Defeats
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Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou resigned as head of the ruling party and appointed a new premier, taking responsibility for an election defeat that highlighted unease over his government’s push for closer economic ties with China.
“I must apologize for the losses and have let down the founders of this party,” Ma told Kuomintang party members today. He remains Taiwan’s president. “The election results tell us that our reform isn’t fast enough and doesn’t meet the expectations of the public.” KMT candidates lost nine of their 15 mayorships and county-head positions Nov. 29.