Taiwan holds largest recall vote, may oust China-friendly lawmakers
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Voters must decide whether to throw out 24 opposition lawmakers they elected just last year. The vote threatens to flip the legislative balance in favor of the President, who wants Taiwan to forge a future separate from China.
Breakdown
- Taiwan is conducting its largest ever recall vote, targeting over two dozen KMT lawmakers.
- The ruling DPP accuses opposition lawmakers of being too close to China and blocking key legislation. 10s
- Protests have erupted, with both recall supporters and KMT backers voicing concerns about democracy and governance. 23s
- The KMT and its allies hold a narrow majority in parliament, with 52 seats to the DPP's 51. 1m 21s
- The DPP would need to recall at least six lawmakers and win all by-elections to secure a legislative majority. 1m 43s