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 | Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian of the Democratic Progressive Party answers questions from journalists during the country's first-ever televised debate with opposition Nationalist Party leader Lien Chan, for the March 20 presidential elections, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, in Taipei. The two-hour debate, which mostly focused on the economy, China relations, education and other public policies, was a refreshing change in a nasty race that has been dominated by mudslinging. The rival campaigns have taken turns accusing each other and their family members of corruption. click to open  |  | Lien Chan (L) with President Chen Shui-bian before a television debate in Taipei on Feb 14th 2004. Taiwan's opposition leader criticised Chen's plan to hold a referendum on relations with rival China, in the island's first televised debate between presidential candidates ahead of the March polls. click to open |  | Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian (R) applauds as his opponent for the upcoming presidential election, Nationalist Party Chairman Lien Chan looks on, at the first televised debate in the capital Taipei, February 14, 2004. The election takes place March 20. click to open |  | President of Taiwan Chen Shui-bian (R) shakes hands with his opponent in the presidential election, Nationalist Party Chairman Lien Chan, before Taiwan's first televised presidential debate, February 14, 2004. The election takes place on March 20. click to open |  | President of Taiwan Chen Shui-bian (L) shakes hands with his opponent, Nationalist Party Chairman Lien Chan, before Taiwan's first televised presidential debate, February 14, 2004. The election takes place on March 20. click to open |
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