Taiwan Sentences Ex-Presidential Candidate Ko Wen-je to 17 Years for Corruption

Ko Wen-je, a prominent opposition figure and former Taipei mayor, received a 17-year prison sentence for corruption, including bribe acceptance and embezzlement. This ruling significantly impacts Taiwan's political landscape, potentially barring him from the 2028 presidential race. The verdict raises concerns over political motives amid Taiwan's ongoing domestic and cross-strait tensions.