 Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian has ceded some of his powers amid a growing political crisis caused by a corruption scandal involving his family members. He said he was handing control of the cabinet to the prime minister and would take no part in political campaigning. But Mr Chen said he would retain diplomatic and military portfolios and would also oversee ties with China. Mr Chen's announcement comes a week after his son-in-law was arrested on suspicion of illegal stock trading. The case against Chao Chien-ming has prompted calls by opposition politicians for the president to resign. ...
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