Who did Ma Ying-jeou defeat in the 1998 Taipei mayoral elections?
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In the 1998 Taipei mayoral elections, Ma Ying-jeou emerged victorious over his opponent, Chen Shui-bian, a prominent figure in Taiwanese politics. Ma Ying-jeou's triumph marked a significant turning point in the political landscape of Taipei, as he became the first non-Kuomintang candidate to secure the mayoral position. His victory further fueled his political career and paved the way for his subsequent rise to the presidency of Taiwan.
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