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Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly lawmakers

Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly lawmakers 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.

Los Angeles Times on MSN · 1d

Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly lawmakers in setback for president

Taiwanese voters have rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their lawmakers from the opposition Nationalist Party in a recall election, a setback for President Lai Ching-te.

Bloomberg on MSN · 6h

Failed Bid to Oust Taiwan Opposition Gives China New Leverage

A failed campaign in Taiwan to unseat lawmakers has handed Beijing and the island’s opposition new ammunition against President Lai Ching-te, potentially deepening a political deadlock that prevents his government from strengthening defenses against China.

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Nikkei Asia · 19m

Taiwan's opposition KMT emerges stronger after fending off recalls

TAICHUNG -- Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT) is turning to fresh political possibilities and an upcoming internal leadership race, after the opposition party successfully fended off a campaign to unseat two dozen of its lawmakers.

World Socialist Web Site · 58m

Vote on recalling opposition lawmakers in Taiwan defeated

The bitterly fought campaign reflects sharp infighting in Taiwanese ruling circles fuelled by the intensifying US-led drive to war against China, in which Taiwan is the central flashpoint.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Taiwan move to recall opposition lawmakers fails

The result is a blow to President Lai Ching-te's Democratic Progressive Party, which missed an opportunity to reshape the legislature and regain its majority.

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Even with a trade deal, Taiwan will need 'carveouts' or sectoral exemptions: Economist

Nick Marro, lead for global trade & principal Asia economist at the Economic Intelligence Unit, talks about Taiwan's economic ...

1don MSN

'Pro-China' politicians survive Taiwan vote to kick them out

Early results of the hugely controversial vote indicate the opposition will keep its majority in Taiwan's parliament.

2don MSN

Taiwan Holds High-Stakes Recall Elections As China Watches On

The votes could reshape the island democracy's parliament and the government's approach to its powerful neighbor.

Taiwan Recall Campaign Fizzles, in a Setback to Its President

An unprecedented vote to remove lawmakers from office could have handed President Lai Ching-te more power by ousting ...

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New TV show imagines China invasion, gives Taiwan viewers wake-up call

A new Taiwanese television series that imagines the run-up to a Chinese invasion is getting rave reviews from viewers, who ...

Council on Foreign Relations2d

How China Intensified Its Tactics Against Taiwan

China has embraced an “anaconda strategy” to slowly ramp up pressure on Taiwan, making continued U.S. support a lynchpin of ...

Taipei Times20m

Taiwan ends University Games with 5 golds

Taiwan’s athletes delivered a strong performance on the penultimate day of the Summer World University Games in the ...

AFP on MSN2h

Taiwan's garbage trucks offer classical music and a catch-up

Taiwanese residents holding plastic bags of rubbish stand on a footpath as a yellow garbage truck playing classical music ...

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