Taiwan's ruling party defeated in by-elections
Taiwan's ruling party suffered its second major electoral setback in a month, losing three by-elections as the president's popular support sags following a slew of administrative blunders.
The main opposition Democratic Progressive Party won the three legislative seats in Taoyuan, Taitung and Taichung counties on Saturday, the Central Election Commission said. Despite the setback, the ruling Nationalist Party still dominates the 113-seat legislature, controlling 74 seats against the DPP's 30. (AP)
