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Taiwan’s Ruling Party Faces Legislative Hurdle as Recall Efforts Against Opposition Lawmakers Fail

Taiwan’s Ruling Party Faces Legislative Hurdle as Recall Efforts Against Opposition Lawmakers Fail

Taiwan’s Ruling Party Faces Legislative Hurdle as Recall Efforts Against Opposition Lawmakers Fail Taipei, Taiwan – Efforts by Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to shift the balance of power in the legislature suffered a significant blow this weekend as voters rejected a widespread recall bid against opposition Nationalist Party (KMT) lawmakers. Preliminary results from Saturday’s closely watched elections indicate that none of the targeted two dozen KMT legislators were successfully ousted, dimming the DPP’s hopes of securing a majority…

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Taiwan’s ‘Great Recall’ Movement: A Year Later, What Was Its Impact on Political Landscape?

Taiwan’s ‘Great Recall’ Movement: A Year Later, What Was Its Impact on Political Landscape?

Taiwan’s ‘Great Recall’ Movement: A Year Later, What Was Its Impact on Political Landscape? One year ago, Taiwan was gripped by the unprecedented ‘Great Recall’ movement, an attempt to oust dozens of lawmakers accused of being too close to China. On Saturday, July 26, 2024, citizens in 24 districts participated in a critical vote, with another round scheduled for August 2024. This wave of recall petitions, dubbed ‘dabamian,’ aimed to reshape the balance of power in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, which…

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Taiwan Kicks Off Largest Ever Han Kuang Drills Amid Escalating China Tensions

Taiwan Kicks Off Largest Ever Han Kuang Drills Amid Escalating China Tensions

Taiwan Kicks Off Largest Ever Han Kuang Drills Amid Escalating China Tensions Taiwan’s most extensive annual military exercise, Han Kuang, commenced today, July 9, 2025, marking a significant ramp-up in the island’s defense preparations against a potential Chinese invasion. The drills, set to run for 10 days until July 18, are designed to test Taiwan’s combat readiness and send a clear deterrent message to Beijing. This year’s Han Kuang exercise is billed as the largest and longest to date, featuring…

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