Foxconn founder Terry Gou — who is worth nearly $7 billion — announced his bid for Taiwan's presidency on MondayTerry Gou, Foxconn founder announces bid for Taiwan presidency during a press event in Taipei, Taiwan August 28, 2023. Ann Wang/ReutersFoxconn founder Terry Gou has announced his bid to run for Taiwan's presidential election. Gou is positioning himself as "a representative of the mainstream consensus" and counting on his extensive business experience in the contest. Gou is the fourth — and only independent so far — candidate to join Taiwan's 2024 presidential race. Here's what to know about Gou, the 72-year-old founder of Foxconn, one of the world's biggest contract electronics manufacturers and Apple's key iPhone maker.

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Persons: Terry Gou —, Terry Gou, Ann Wang, Gou, Foxconn Organizations: Taiwan, Reuters Foxconn, Taiwan's Central News Agency Locations: Taipei, Taiwan, Ukraine, China