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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Taiwan elects 'pro-China' opposition leader as parliament speaker, no party holds majority
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan elects 'pro-China' opposition leader as parliament speaker, no party holds majority

India TV News  

Taipei: Taiwan's parliament on Thursday elected a former presidential candidate from the opposition Kuomintang, viewed by the ruling party as pro-China, as its new speaker. The largest opposition party KMT won one more seat than the DPP, but the small Taiwan People's Party took eight seats, depriving the KMT of a majority in the 113-member house. Beijing wasted little time …

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Tough road ahead for Taiwan’s Lai with pressure from China and no majority
11 months, 1 week ago

Tough road ahead for Taiwan’s Lai with pressure from China and no majority

The Hindu  

Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te could face a tough four years in office with no parliamentary majority, an Opposition which wanted to re-start a vexed service trade deal with China and the ever present threat of military action from Beijing. China wasted little time in pointing out that most electors voted against Mr. Lai, with its Taiwan Affairs Office saying that …

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Taiwan's election was a vote for continuity, but adds uncertainty in ties with China
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan's election was a vote for continuity, but adds uncertainty in ties with China

NPR  

Taiwan's election was a vote for continuity, but adds uncertainty in ties with China Enlarge this image toggle caption Alastair Pike/AFP via Getty Images Alastair Pike/AFP via Getty Images The election on Saturday of Taiwan's vice president and candidate of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, Lai Ching-te, to be the island's next leader highlights Taiwanese voters' support for political continuity, …

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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 …

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Lawmakers throw pig guts, punches on Taiwan parliament floor
4 years ago

Lawmakers throw pig guts, punches on Taiwan parliament floor

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 Lawmakers in Taiwan got into …

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Taiwan lawmakers get into fist fight over pork imports, throw pig guts on parliament floor
4 years ago

Taiwan lawmakers get into fist fight over pork imports, throw pig guts on parliament floor

India Today  

Lawmakers in Taiwan got into a fist fight and threw pig guts at each other on Friday over a soon-to-be enacted policy that would allow imports of US pork and beef. According to the news agency Associated Press, Premier Su Tseng-chang was due to give a regularly scheduled policy report to lawmakers in the morning about the pork policy when …

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