Odds Look Long for Taiwan’s China-Friendly Presidential Contender

  • Han Kuo-yu trailing in polls ahead of Jan. 11 election
  • Han’s popularity fading on China stance and insults of foe
Han Kuo-yuPhotographer: Sam Yeh/AFP via Getty Images
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Trailing in the polls weeks before election day, Taiwan’s opposition presidential candidate Han Kuo-yu was asked a straightforward question during an appearance on a late night talk show.

“Which country poses the biggest threat to Taiwan?” the host asked.