Focus Taiwan
Date: 2019/09/17
By: Flor Wang, Wang Shu-fen and Yu Hsiang

Taipei, Sept. 17 (CNA) Terry Gou (郭台銘), founder of Hon Hai Precision Industry, apologized

Tuesday to his supporters for giving up all intentions to run for president in January 2020.

In a video clip posted on his Facebook page, Gou bowed to the public and said that after deep deliberation Monday night, he had decided to pull out of the race.

Gou said he was reluctant to be part of a political farce and did not want his supporters to be bullied.

"We all love the Republic of China (ROC — the official name of Taiwan), and only by being rational and pragmatic can we build a bright future for our younger generation," he said.

He said he had entered the race for the January 2020 presidential election because he wanted to use his personal experience over the past 40 years to help build a bright future and a sound economy in Taiwan.    [FULL  STORY]