Power Plays and Public Backlash: Taiwan’s Democracy in Tension - Ketagalan Media

Power Plays and Public Backlash: Taiwan’s Democracy in Tension - Ketagalan Media

Taiwan’s democratic institutions are often hailed as some of Asia’s most vibrant. But even vibrant systems are not immune to strain. The opposition-controlled Legislative Yuan recently passed two measures; one tightened rules on political recalls and the other proposed sweeping budget cuts. Although these two measures may seem routine, they ignited a year-long national controversy. The issue is not just legality or process, but something more el…