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…