Frontrunner of Taiwan's January presidential election Lai Ching-te said he will maintain the status quo concerning the island's relations with China during a televised debate among three candidates Saturday, while his rival from the main opposition party accused him of peddling Taiwanese independence.Lai, the nominee of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party and vice president in the current administration of Tsai Ing-wen, pitched himself as the best person to lead Taiwan in terms of gaining recognition from the international community and standing with the world's democratic camp followin…READ FULL ARTICLE
