Taiwan 's president , Ma Ying - hung , elected by biggest landslide in history . Has pledged to bring economic prosperity back to Taiwan and to China . In a further signal of détente , Guangdong province in China has offered the Taiwanese port city of Kaohsiung two white tigers as a symbol of improved relations . Hugely difficult task ahead of strengthening ties with China and addressing public issues .
Taiwan 's president , Ma Ying - hung , elected by biggest landslide in history . Has pledged to bring economic prosperity back to Taiwan and to China . Hugely difficult task ahead of strengthening ties with China and addressing public issues .