In contrast to ma hsieh maintained a relatively low profile in the legislative campaign apparently because of his ambivalence over chens pro independence stance. In taiwans bitterly partisan media environment san li is a strong dpp supporter. The taiwanese electorate has delivered a no confidence vote on chen shui bian. Speaking at nationalist headquarters in taipei ma said the party had won seats — enough to give it a majority together with four pro nationalist independents — but cautioned against overconfidence. I should shoulder all responsibilities chen said. Remains taiwans most important foreign partner supplying it with the means to defend itself against any future chinese attack.