Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian of the Democratic Progressive Party answers questions from journalists during the country's first-ever televised debate with opposition Nationalist Party leader Lien Chan, for the March 20 presidential elections, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, in Taipei. The two-hour debate, which mostly focused on the economy, China relations, education and other public policies, was a refreshing change in a nasty race that has been dominated by mudslinging. The rival campaigns have taken turns accusing each other and their family members of corruption. |
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