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China 'clearly' trying to interfere in Taiwan's democracy, Taipei says before recall vote
TAIWAN, JUL 22 – Civic groups accuse 24 Kuomintang lawmakers of pro-Beijing ties amid rising Chinese pressure; recalls could shift legislative power to the Democratic Progressive Party, which holds 51 seats.
- China is 'clearly' trying to interfere in Taiwan's democracy ahead of a recall vote for around one-fifth of opposition lawmakers, Taiwan's government says.
- On Saturday, Taiwan voters will decide whether to recall 24 lawmakers from Taiwan's largest opposition party, the Kuomintang , accused of cozying up to Beijing.
- The KMT denies being pro-Beijing but says it needs to keep communication with China open, denouncing the recalls as an attack on democracy.
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