TAIWANESE President Chen Shui-bian and his vice-president survived an apparent assassination attempt yesterday when bullets were fired into their motorcade on the eve of a landmark election.

Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian and his vice president survived today when assassins bullets were fired into their motorcade on the eve of a landmark election that could be a turning point in the island’s tense relationship with China.

Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian and Vice President Annette Lu were shot today while campaigning for this weekend’s presidential election, but their injuries were not life-threatening, a senior official said.