Ma Ying-jeou: Creating ties that bind

Taiwan's premier, Ma Ying-jeou, elected by biggest margin in history Has promised to bring economic prosperity back to Taiwan and engage China Hugely difficult task ahead of strengthening ties with China and allying public fears (CNN) -- Elected with the largest margin of victory in the history of Taiwan's presidential elections, President Ma Ying-jeou is aiming to bring the good times back to Taiwan while looking to a friendlier future with China. Winning 58 percent of the vote, Ma was swept to victory on the promise of economic growth but through the more controversial method of building closer ties with China. With the backdrop of economic depression Ma's calls to reinvigorate the economy by freer trade and improved relations with China proved stronger than the fears that those ties could lead to a loss in independence.... [read full story]