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Taiwan elections shift power as DPP gains seats
In Taiwan the Democratic Progressive Party increased to 87 seats in the 225 member legislature, ending the Nationalists five-decade grip. No majority winner. coalition government possible. New splits include People First Party with 46 seats and Taiwan Solidarity Union with 13. Independent and fringe groups share remaining seats. President Chen Shui-bian had previously made history by winning the presidency.
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