Taiwan legislature erupts in violence over ‘secret expenses’ bill
2 years, 6 months ago

Taiwan legislature erupts in violence over ‘secret expenses’ bill

Al Jazeera  

KMT lawmakers try to block bill they say could be used to overturn ex-President Chen Shui-bian’s corruption conviction. Taipei, Taiwan – Taiwan’s parliament erupted in violence on Monday as lawmakers clashed over a bill that critics say could be used to overturn former President Chen Shui-bian’s conviction on corruption charges. KMT legislators say that President Tsai Ing-wen has taken advantage of Taiwan’s recent COVID-19 outbreak to pass the legislation decriminalising the use of “secret state expenses” by the executive. They say the bill could be used retroactively to exonerate Chen, Taiwan’s first president from Tsai’s independence-leaning DPP, who was implicated in a corruption scandal in 2008 and found guilty of misusing funds.

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In Photos: Not just India, Taiwan's parliament also erupts into a brawl
4 days, 20 hours ago

In Photos: Not just India, Taiwan's parliament also erupts into a brawl

Hindustan Times  

In Photos: Not just India, Taiwan's parliament also erupts into a brawl President Lai Ching-te's party tried to block the passage of bills they say could harm the self-ruled island's “democratic system”. President Lai Ching-te's party tried to block the passage of bills they say could harm the self-ruled island's “democratic system” 1 / 8 On Friday, Taiwanese lawmakers engaged …

Taiwan lawmakers clash after one party breaks into legislature to occupy speaker’s chair
4 days, 21 hours ago

Taiwan lawmakers clash after one party breaks into legislature to occupy speaker’s chair

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Lawmakers clashed in Taiwan’s legislature Friday when members of the president’s political party who had broken into the building overnight to occupy the speaker’s chair tussled with members of another major party who forced their way in to evict them. Lawmakers from the Democratic Progressive Party, which said the bills threaten Taiwan’s democratic system, removed windows to …

Why have Taiwan's politicians been brawling in parliament?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Why have Taiwan's politicians been brawling in parliament?

ABC  

Taiwan's parliament has been thrown into chaos in recent weeks, with controversial new parliamentary reforms leading to huge protests and brawling on the floor of the chamber. "I feel like I am in China's National People's Congress," said DPP MP Ker Chien-ming. It has accused the DPP of trying to "paint them red" — the colour of China's Communist Party …

Taiwan passes law favouring China and limiting new president’s powers
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan passes law favouring China and limiting new president’s powers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Taiwan’s opposition-controlled parliament has passed …

Taiwan’s Legislature passes changes seen as favoring China, reducing president’s power
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan’s Legislature passes changes seen as favoring China, reducing president’s power

LA Times  

Supporters for both ruling and opposition parties demonstrate at the legislative chamber building in Taipei, Taiwan, on Tuesday. Taiwan’s opposition-controlled Legislature passed changes on Tuesday that are seen as favoring China and diminishing the power of the island’s president, sparking protests by thousands of people. They took control of the Legislature with a single-seat majority after elections in January, while …

Why are thousands of people protesting in Taiwan?
7 months ago

Why are thousands of people protesting in Taiwan?

Al Jazeera  

Taipei, Taiwan – Protests are expected to resume in Taiwan on Friday over a divisive bill that would greatly expand the investigative powers of parliament and has already drawn tens of thousands of people onto the streets. Civil society and many legal scholars also oppose the bill, but the Kuomintang, which is backing it, says the reforms are necessary to …

Fistfighting lawmakers and protests mar start of Taiwan’s new administration
7 months ago

Fistfighting lawmakers and protests mar start of Taiwan’s new administration

LA Times  

Helicopters fly, one displaying the Taiwanese flag, during an inauguration celebration for President William Lai in Taipei this week. The democratic, self-ruled island, facing growing pressure from China, is roiling over a controversial bill that critics say could make it easier for Beijing to interfere with Taiwan’s domestic affairs. “This sets the tone for how Taiwan’s domestic politics are going …

Protests erupt over opposition bill to rein executive as new Taiwan president starts work
7 months ago

Protests erupt over opposition bill to rein executive as new Taiwan president starts work

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-te …

Chaotic Scenes At Taiwanese Parliament As MP Snatches Bill, Lawmakers Exchange Blows: Watch
7 months, 1 week ago

Chaotic Scenes At Taiwanese Parliament As MP Snatches Bill, Lawmakers Exchange Blows: Watch

ABP News  

In a strange sequence of events, a Taiwanese member of parliament grabbed hold of a bill and ran off with it in order to stop it from being passed on Friday. Chaotic scenes were witnessed from Taiwanese Parliament, called the Legislative Yuan, on Friday as blows flew and lawmakers knocked down each other. Amid the conundrum, Democratic Progressive Party lawmaker …

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