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Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of Foxconn, speaks during a press conference in Taipei, Taiwan, on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. Gou declared Monday that he will run as an independent candidate for president in Taiwan's 2024 election, ending months of speculation. (Kyodo News via AP)

Foxconn’s Terry Gou will seek Taiwan presidency as an independent, but he’ll need signatures to run

By Huizhong Wu - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 21, 2019, file photo, Terry Gou, chairman of Foxconn, the world's largest contract assembler of consumer electronics, speaks to the media after the company's annual shareholders meeting in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Gou has given up on making a bid for Taiwan's presidency. Gao announced his decision in a statement late Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, one day before a deadline to register for the race. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying, File)

Former Foxconn chief abandons run for Taiwan presidency

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FILE - In this June 21, 2019, file photo, Terry Gou, chairman of Foxconn, the world's largest contract assembler of consumer electronics, speaks to the media after the company's annual shareholders meeting in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Gou, who is considering a run for the presidency, met with former legislative leader Wang Jin-pyng. Gou has until Tuesday to decide. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying, File)

Foxconn ex chairman weighs independent candidacy in Taiwan

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Taiwan party picks mayor over ex-Foxconn chief for 2020 run

By RALPH JENNINGS - Associated Press

Terry Gou, chairman of Foxconn, the world’s largest contract assembler of consumer electronics, speaks to the media after the company's annual shareholders meeting in New Taipei City, Taiwan, Friday, June 21, 2019. Gou said he is stepping down amid speculation he could be planning a presidential run next year. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Foxconn chairman stepping down amid talks of political bid

By JOHNSON LAI - Associated Press

Terry Gou, the head of the world's largest electronics supplier Foxconn, is surrounded by the media after meeting with Nationalist Party chairman Wu Den-yih at the party headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, Monday, May 13, 2019. Gou plans to run for president of Taiwan, bringing his pro-business and pro-China policies to what is expected to be a crowded field for next year's election. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Terry Gou moves closer to run for Taiwan president

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The Latest: Wisconsin governor retreats on Foxconn claim

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FILE - In this Thursday, June 28, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump, left, takes a tour of Foxconn with Foxconn chairman Terry Gou in Mt. Pleasant, Wis. Gou says the Taiwanese company is moving forward with its plan to build a manufacturing facility in Wisconsin and President Donald Trump has promised to visit when production starts next year. Gou met with Trump on Wednesday to discuss the ever-changing project. Foxconn, the world's largest electronics company whose customers include Apple, Amazon and Google, plans to build a display screen factory in southeast Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Foxconn CEO meets with Trump, Wisconsin governor

By SCOTT BAUER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2019, file photo, Terry Gou, chairman of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd., also known as Foxconn, delivers a speech during the company's annual carnival for employees in Taipei, Taiwan. Gou, head of Foxconn, world’s largest electronics supplier, says Wednesday, April 17, 2019, willing to run in Taiwan presidential primary Wednesday, April 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying, File)

Head of Foxconn announces Taiwan presidential bid

By RALPH JENNINGS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2019, file photo, Terry Gou , chairman of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd., also known as Foxconn, delivers a speech during the company's annual carnival for employees in Taipei, Taiwan. The head of Foxconn Technology Group said Monday, April 15, 2019, he is planning to step away from day-to-day operations at the world's largest electronics provider. Gou said that he wants to work on a book about his management philosophy honed over 45 years and prepare a younger generation to eventually take over operations at the company. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying, File)

Foxconn head stepping back, mulling presidential run

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Wisconsin board approves $3 billion Foxconn contract terms

By TODD RICHMOND - Associated Press

In this May 26, 2010, file photo, staff members work on the production line at the Foxconn complex in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, Southern city in China. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says President Donald Trump plans to make a &quot;major jobs announcement for Wisconsin&quot; as anticipation builds it will be about electronics giant Foxconn locating in the state. Taiwan-based Foxconn is best known as the assembler of the iPhone. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)

Foxconn: World’s No. 1 contract electronics maker

By KELVIN CHAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, file photo, Foxconn Technology Group Chairman Terry Gou waves as he arrives at a hotel in Beijing. Gou says there is ‘still a chance’ the Taiwanese electronics giant might be able to buy Toshiba’s chip business despite the Japanese company’s choice of another bidder as its preferred buyer. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)

Foxconn founder: US expansion might top $10 billion

By JOE McDONALD and JOHNSON LAI - Associated Press

iPhone assembler Foxconn may invest $7B in US display plant

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Facebook revamps its help center

By BARBARA ORTUTAY - Associated Press

Foxconn building Shanghai HQ, aims at China market

By ELAINE KURTENBACH - Associated Press

iPhone-maker Foxconn holds rallies after suicides

By GILLIAN WONG - Associated Press