TAIPEI (April 27): The billionaire founder of Taiwan's Foxconn and presidential hopeful Terry Gou said on Thursday (April 26) China does not want war with the island and would not attack if he become president as he would not declare independence. Gou, one of Taiwan's most recognisable faces, stepped down as chief of major Apple Inc supplier Foxconn, which has extensive manufacturing facilities in China, in 2019. China wanted to develop its economy and focus on things like finding jobs for college graduates and feeding its people, Gou said. "I won't (declare) independence, you won't attack me or fly around Taiwan," he added, referring to the almost daily missions by China's air force in the vicinity of the island. Tsai has repeatedly offered talks with China but she has been rebuffed as Beijing believes she is a separatist.

Source: The Edge Markets April 27, 2023 18:04 UTC