"If he is to run in the race, Wang will definitely need the backing of the pan-blue camp. Therefore, Wang will still stand by the KMT whenever a showdown takes place," Diane Lee said.
Though Wang has not openly indicated his interest in the presidency, he has been working to establish his connections with politicians with a mainlander background in an effort to win their trust, Lee noted.
For example, Lee said, Wang has met with a number of retired lawmakers and National Assembly deputies recently, in what is an obvious effort to set the stage for his next political undertaking.
"Wang has enjoyed a certain national reputation, but he still has some distance to go before his reputation is built up to the extent that he can be sure of the candidacy," Lee said.
Of course, Wang has to be sure that Lee Teng-hui is supportive of his bid, too.
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