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Taiwan Holds Controversial Vote Targeting 'Pro-China' Lawmakers
TAIWAN, JUL 25 – The recall targets 24 opposition lawmakers accused of pro-China ties and could shift legislative control to the ruling party, with petitions signed by over 10% of constituents, officials said.
- Taiwan is holding a mass recall vote on July 26 where 24 Kuomintang legislators and one suspended TPP mayor face removal in their constituencies.
- The recall follows petitions that fulfilled legal criteria and highlights ongoing political strife after the DPP, despite securing the presidency for a third term, was unable to maintain control of the legislature following the early 2024 elections.
- Civic groups launched the recalls citing opposition lawmakers’ alignment with Beijing and budget cuts, and the DPP now actively supports these efforts to regain legislative control.
- President Lai Ching-te urged his party to “stand with the power of the people,” calling recall a civil right and affirming that Taiwanese should decide who to remove from office.
- If successful, by-elections will fill vacancies, potentially shifting legislative control to the DPP and increasing tensions with China, which accuses the DPP of political manipulation.
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