Taiwan polls: Candidates receive rock star treatment, steamed buns on campaign trail

Presidential candidate Lai Ching-te together with his female supporters at a recent campaign event in Pingtung county. - COURTESY OF DEMOCRATIC PROGRESSIVE PARTY

PINGTUNG/TAIPEI: Hundreds of women waved their mobile phone flashlights in the air as they swayed to the music and sang along.

Some jumped on chairs to get a better view of the stage. Others shouted “I love you” as they held up their placards higher.