Taipei protests 結果共10筆

Discover the latest on Taiwan’s legislative reform debate as the Legislative Yuan prepares for a crucial vote. Civic groups and political movements rally in Taipei, highlighting the nation’s divide on democracy and reform.

Discover the latest on Taipei’s Legislative Yuan vote on legislative reform and the expected rallies by the Bluebird Movement and Blue Eagle Movement, with 500 officers deployed for peace.

Discover how New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih supports legislative reforms for societal progress, emphasizing bipartisan unity and the importance of public opinion in Taiwan’s democracy.

Taiwanese drag star Nymphia Wind, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16, dazzles fans in Taipei and champions democracy and gender equity while celebrating Taiwanese heritage.

Protests continued in Taiwan against controversial legislative reform bills led by the Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party. Over 20,000 people gathered in Taipei to voice their concerns about the bills, which could increase legislative power over the executive branch.

Explore the latest on Taipei’s civic unrest: Over a thousand protesters gathered outside the Legislative Yuan, demanding transparency and opposing parliamentary reforms. This significant event highlights the deepening divide between the ruling and opposition parties, as well as the public’s call for democratic integrity.

Explore the latest on Taiwan’s parliamentary reform efforts as the Legislative Yuan resumes voting amid tensions and protests. Get insights into the conflict and the push for transparency.

The Taipei Social Workers Union protests against the blame placed solely on social worker Chen in the tragic child abuse case involving 1-year-old ＂Kai-kai.＂ The union defends Chen’s cooperation in the investigation and criticizes undue media attention, urging respect for her privacy. Concerns are raised over the Child Welfare League Foundation’s demands and authorities using social workers as scapegoats. The union questions the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s delayed response and law enforcement’s handling of Chen. As the case proceeds judicially, the union calls for discretion in sharing sensitive information and highlights systemic issues in the social work sector.

Jaw Shaw-kong, the vice presidential candidate for the Kuomintang (KMT) party, reaffirmed his party’s anti-communist stance in response to criticism from Lai Ching-te, the presidential candidate for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Jaw highlighted his past support for the Tiananmen Square protests and the Hong Kong democracy movement to counter Lai’s accusations. During a policy presentation event, the presidential candidates from the KMT, DPP, and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) debated their platforms, with Lai accusing the KMT of leaning towards communism. Jaw refuted this claim, emphasizing his party’s opposition to communism. He emphasized that Taiwan’s defensive strength lies in its democratic system rather than military might. If elected, Jaw and KMT presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih would not push for reunification negotiations with China, as the current conditions do not meet the prerequisites for such discussions. Instead, Jaw expressed a focus on creating a future where both sides of the Taiwan Strait can develop independently under their respective systems.

Greenpeace stages dramatic protests at the national campaign headquarters of the Democratic Progressive Party, Kuomintang, and Taiwan People’s Party presidential candidates, symbolizing Taiwan’s ＂lack of green electricity.＂ Activists construct towering billboards to voice concerns about Taiwan’s environmental and economic crises due to inadequate green energy development. Greenpeace urges all candidates to commit to enhancing green energy targets for 2030. Lai Ching-te, the DPP candidate, references COP28’s decision and President Tsai Ing-wen’s efforts to complete the first phase of the energy transition. Taiwan’s green electricity supply now exceeds 10 percent, surpassing nuclear power generation.