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Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly lawmakers in closely watched poll
- Taiwanese voters participated in a recall election to determine the fate of 24 lawmakers from the opposition Nationalist Party, with significant implications for the legislative power balance.
- Voters expressed dissatisfaction with the Nationalists' blockage of key legislation, leading to frustration among constituents regarding their legislative actions.
- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council accused Chinese authorities of trying to interfere with the vote, raising concerns about Taiwan's democratic integrity.
- A successful recall could enable the ruling Democratic Progressive Party to regain a legislative majority through subsequent by-elections.
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Taiwanese voters reject bid to oust lawmakers from China-friendly party in closely watched poll
Taiwanese voters rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their lawmakers, all from the opposition Nationalist Party, in a recall election Saturday, dampening hopes for the ruling party to flip the balance of power in the self-ruled island's legislature.
24 opposition politicians in Taiwan are allowed to remain in office: According to preliminary results, a majority of voters voted against their dismissal. Thus, the ruling party DDP still does not have its own majority in parliament.
The Taiwanese voters have rejected the attempt to ostracize the MPs of the opposition, settling a severe blow to the Progressive Democratic Party of the...
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Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly lawmakers in closely watched poll
Taiwanese voters have rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their lawmakers from the opposition Nationalist Party in a recall election. Supporters of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party hoped...
Taiwan is facing a political trial. The voters decide on the reassignment of 24 seats in parliament, which are currently held by the Chinese-friendly opposition party Kuomintang. Proponents of the vote want to send a sign to China.
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