Taiwan Poised To Elect First Woman President

Taiwan’s electorate took to polling stations across the
country to cast their votes in a presidential election that could see the
island state appoint its first female leader. Tsai Ing-wen, leader of the
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), is looking to oust the ruling Kuomintang
(KMT) party, who is faced by Eric Chu.

Tsai, who is running for a second time after being defeated
in 2012 by the incumbent, Ma Ying-jeou, is leading the race by a large
majority, according to most polls.

Should the 59 year-old be named as the winner Saturday, it
will not only be a boost to women in politics, but also for Taiwan’s
pro-independence camp.