US moves raise suspicions that it is favoring incumbent in Taiwan presidential election

January 1, 2012 | NEWS

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Washington has been lavishing attention on Taiwan, stepping up official visits and saying it will likely allow visa-free travel to the U.S. The moves are raising suspicions that America is trying to influence a tight presidential election here in January. President Ma Ying-jeou has seized on Washington’s favors, touting them as reasons voters should re-elect him. The Taipei …
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