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China rallies for opposition as Taiwan gears up for mass parliamentary recall
As Taiwan gears up for a recall vote that could reshape its parliament, opposition lawmakers being challenged at the ballot box are getting two unusual supporters: Chinese officials and state media outlets rallying to their cause.
Chinese Officials Back Taiwan Opposition Ahead Of Crucial Recall Vote
Taiwan’s opposition lawmakers are facing a recall vote, unexpectedly supported by Chinese officials and state media.
Explained: Taiwan’s unprecedented recall vote and how it could shift power
The outcome could shift the balance of power and offer president Lai Ching Te’s Democratic Progressive Party a brief window to take control of the parliament. The unprecedented recall vote is being led by civic groups who accuse the opposition Kuomintang of working against Taiwan’s interests by reducing key budgets,
China 'clearly' trying to interfere in Taiwan's democracy, Taipei says before recall vote
China is "clearly" trying to interfere in Taiwan's democracy and it is up to Taiwan's people to decide who should be removed from or stay in office, the island's government said on Wednesday ahead of a recall vote for around one-fifth of lawmakers.
Taiwan warns of Chinese interference before recall vote
Taiwan says China has no right to intervene in the recall vote on lawmakers whom activists see as cozying up to Beijing. China views Taiwan as its own territory.Taiwan will hold the largest recall vote in its history this weekend.
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Taiwan expects limited impact of tropical storms on recall voting
Tropical Storm Francisco is expected to move east to west over the area between Taiwan and Japan, bringing abundant rain over ...
Explainer: Taiwan’s recall election and how the process could play out
About a fifth of Taiwanese lawmakers face a recall election on July 26 – the largest ever in Taiwan. Read more at ...
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Taiwan's Political Crossroads: KMT Recall Vote Amidst Chinese Influence
Taiwan is preparing for a pivotal recall vote involving 24 lawmakers from the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's opposition party.
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Caution weighs on Taiwan stock market due to political uncertainty
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s stock market fell Tuesday amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding US-Taiwan tariff negotiations ...
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Doctors, lawyers urge voters to recall KMT lawmakers
Doctors and lawyers held a news conference yesterday in support of the recall campaigns against Chinese Nationalist Party ...
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Recall Campaigns Reach Fever Pitch in Taiwan
With just under two weeks before the recall votes scheduled to take place on July 26, the political atmosphere in Taiwan is ...
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Taiwan unleashes $510B AI push to rule global tech by 2040
Taiwan set its sights on an ambitious “Ten Major AI Infrastructure Projects” initiative to transform the island into a global artificial intelligence powerhouse by 2040. The Taiwanese government also ...
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Will Taiwan’s Military Pay Increases Create a Stronger Army?
Taiwan’s military pay reform may ease recruitment woes, but stagnant promotion incentives and underfunded defense goals ...
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U.S. House Passes Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Bill. It stipulates that the U.S. would release ...