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Legislative Yuan erupts in verbal clash over reform bills
Review of congressional reform bills in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan sparks heated exchanges among KMT, TPP, and DPP, leading to a verbal clash during Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu’s speech. Han calls for restraint and proposes a new discussion format after a brawl on May 17.2024/05/21 11:09 -
Lawmakers clash at Legislative Yuan over reform bills
Discover the latest on the clash between KMT and DPP lawmakers at Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan over parliamentary reform bills, highlighting a significant rise in political tensions.2024/05/17 10:09 -
Taiwan’s political parties clash over power costs
DPP Legislator Rosalia Wu questions Legislative Yuan’s responsibility in case of Taipower collapse, prioritizing people’s livelihoods. KMT and TPP propose freezing electricity price hikes amidst Ministry of Economic Affairs’ decision to increase prices by 11% on April 1. DPP counters with cross-party negotiation pullback to address unreasonable proposals.2024/03/29 12:13 -
China’s Coast Guard inspection sparks panic on Taiwan boat
Tensions escalate as China’s Coast Guard inspects "King Xia Cruise" near Kinmen, causing panic on board. Taiwan’s Ocean Affairs Council Minister, Kuan Bi-ling, condemns the incident, highlighting the strain on cross-strait relations. The recent clash follows a series of events, including a deadly confrontation between Taiwan and Chinese fishermen. China criticizes Taiwan’s response, blaming the ruling Democratic Progressive Party. Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration works to manage the aftermath, coordinating funeral arrangements and supporting survivors.2024/02/20 10:26 -
Ko Wen-je warns of DPP win if KMT-DPP clash
Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je criticizes a return to the clash between the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), arguing that it would result in a victory for the DPP. Ko’s comments were made during an agriculture policy press conference, as support for KMT candidates Hou Yu-ih and Jaw Shaw-kong grows in polls. Ko questions whether Taiwan truly desires a return to a polarized political axis and highlights that 60% of the population supports maintaining the status quo. He appeals to the youth demographic to consider moving away from the blue-green divide and towards a new political and cultural era.2023/12/07 19:03 -
Lai, Ko clash on eligibility of China-born Xu Chunying
Taiwan People’s Party leader Ko Wen-je has opened up a can of worms by calling for media scrutiny of Xu Chunying, who is under fire for potentially having dual citizenship with China. The move has been viewed as an open challenge to the Democratic Progressive Party, reigniting the debate over political eligibility for individuals with China connections.2023/10/31 17:33