An unprecedented vote to remove lawmakers from office could have handed President Lai Ching-te more power by ousting opponents. Early results suggest that is not going to be the case.
‘Pro-China’ politicians survive Taiwan recall vote to kick them out
Early results of the hugely controversial vote indicate the opposition will keep its majority in Taiwan's parliament.
Taiwan move to recall opposition lawmakers fails
By Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan opposition lawmakers survived a major recall election on Saturday, thwarting a bid to oust one-fifth of the island's parliamentarians - a move supporters had ...
Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly lawmakers in closely watched poll
Taiwanese voters rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their lawmakers, all from the opposition Nationalist Party, in a recall election Saturday, dampening hopes for the ruling party to flip the ...
Taiwan recall drive fails to unseat 24 opposition lawmakers
Taiwan's unprecedented mass recall targeting 24 opposition lawmakers from a China-friendly party suffered a setback on Saturday, as all managed to retain their seats. The outcome suggests that, with ...
Taiwan voters reject attempt to recall opposition lawmakers
Polls have opened in Taiwan’s high-stakes recall election that could give President William William Lai Ching-te’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) control of parliament, and send what his ...
Taiwan Votes in Recall Campaign That Tests China’s Nerves
An unprecedented recall vote could hand President Lai Ching-te more power by ousting legislative opponents. It could also prompt a response from China.
Taiwan votes in major recall election closely watched by China
Voters in Taiwan were casting ballots on Saturday on whether to recall one-fifth of the island's parliament, all from the major opposition party, in a move supporters hope will send a message to China ...
Taiwanese voters reject bid to oust lawmakers from China-friendly party in closely watched poll
Taiwanese voters have rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their lawmakers from the opposition Nationalist Party in a recall election.
Taiwan delegation visits Sri City to explore investment opportunities
A 14-member business delegation from Taiwan, led by Max Lin, Executive Director of Pou Chen Group, the world’s largest manufacturer of branded athletic and casual footwear visited Sri City, an ...
Taiwan counts ‘recall vote’ targeting 24 opposition lawmakers
Taiwan began counting the highly watched “recall vote” targeting 24 opposition Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers and a suspended mayor began Saturday, local media reported. Polls opened at 8 am local time (0000GMT), with long lines reported at stations across the island, and closed at 4 pm local time (0800GMT), according to Focus Taiwan.
Taiwan detects 17 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels near its territory
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has said that 17 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels were detected operating around Taiwan until 6 am (local time) on Saturday. According
How China Intensified Its Tactics Against Taiwan
China has embraced an “anaconda strategy” to slowly ramp up pressure on Taiwan, making continued U.S. support a lynchpin of the island’s autonomy.
Taiwan votes to decide whether to oust lawmakers from China-friendly party in closely watched poll
Taiwanese voters are deciding whether to remove about one-fifth of their lawmakers from the opposition Nationalist Party.
Taiwan’s Mass Recall Vote Tests Its Democracy, and China’s Nerves
An unprecedented recall vote could hand President Lai Ching-te more power by ousting legislative opponents. It could also prompt a response from China.
Taiwan holds controversial vote targeting ‘pro-China’ lawmakers
Thousands of Taiwanese are heading to the polls in an unprecedented and controversial vote aimed at ousting lawmakers accused of being too close to China. More than 30 lawmakers have been targeted in ...