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Explore the latest on Taiwan’s political scene as DPP caucus whip Ker Chien-ming submits a request for constitutional interpretation amid a legislative battle over parliamentary reform bills. Learn more about the controversy and the call for democratic rule of law.

Discover the latest on Taiwan’s political landscape as President Lai Ching-te signs amendments to the Act Governing the Legislative Yuan’s Power, sparking debate and awaiting a constitutional interpretation.

Explore the latest on Taiwan’s political scene: KMT Chairman Eric Chu urges the DPP to embrace democratic reform and heed public sentiment after review of legislative reform bills face rejection. Learn more about the ongoing debate and calls for change.

Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan may not schedule the review of bills extending the lifespan of nuclear power plants. As summer approaches, the anticipated surge in electricity usage puts additional pressure on both the public and the government.

Discover the latest on President Lai Ching-te’s appeal to Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan to reconsider the expansion of legislature’s supervisory powers bill, amid societal discontent and upcoming vote.

Discover the latest on Taiwan’s political landscape: Parties agree to review legislative amendments with a full committee session set for June 19-20, led by Speaker Han Kuo-yu. Voting on proposals scheduled for June 21.

Explore the escalating political tension in Taiwan as the TPP criticizes the Executive Yuan’s legislative review request, sparking a dispute with the DPP over misinformation and parliamentary powers. This story delves into the accusations, responses, and a campaign to protect democracy.

Discover the latest on Taiwan’s legislative reform: President Lai Ching-te approves a reconsideration proposal for the parliamentary reform bill, highlighting the ongoing debate and challenges in the legislative process.

Discover how Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai is taking steps to protect the constitution by challenging recent legislative amendments. Read about the government’s efforts to maintain democratic integrity.

Explore the latest on Taiwan’s parliamentary reform bill as citizens, undeterred by rain, gather in large numbers outside the Legislative Yuan, demanding change.

Discover how the Kuomintang (KMT) is addressing controversy and pushing for legislative reform in Taiwan to strengthen democracy, despite opposition from the DPP. Read about their comprehensive review process and the international press conference details.

Explore the latest on Taiwan’s political scene as the DPP seeks a constitutional review of opposition-proposed parliament reform bills, emphasizing legal adherence.

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.

Explore the potential fare increase for Taiwan Railway Corporation as Deputy Minister Allen Hu announces a comprehensive review to adjust ticket prices after 29 years, amidst discussions on improving train punctuality and addressing the TRC’s financial sustainability.

The Executive Yuan of Taiwan approves an additional NT$100 billion budget for 2024 to support Taipower in offsetting electricity costs, addressing the company’s financial challenges and the impact of global events on fuel prices. The proposal, aimed at reducing Taipower’s projected deficit, now awaits Legislative Yuan review.

Discover the ongoing political debate in Taipei as the DPP abstains from KMT-initiated talks on freezing electricity prices amid rising costs due to the Russo-Ukrainian War, highlighting the clash over addressing structural unfairness in charges.

Legislative Yuan passes preliminary review of Electronic Signatures Act amendment to give electronic signatures and documents legal validity equal to physical ones, encourage widespread use, and close digital gap.

Kuomintang legislator Wu Tsung-hsien pushes for a special report on food safety at the Legislative Yuan, sparking political tensions among Taiwan’s major parties. Premier Chen Chien-jen’s administration faces scrutiny as cross-party consultations falter, delaying the proposed review. Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) expresses concerns over procedural delays and politicization of the issue. Stay tuned for updates on the unfolding legislative drama in Taipei.

Legislative Speaker You Si-kun, of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), expresses confidence in his re-election ahead of the legislative speaker vote on Feb. 1. Reports suggest a split vote by the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), with support for You from the DPP for Speaker and endorsement of Johnny Chiang from the Kuomintang (KMT) for Deputy Speaker. You emphasizes the need for constitutional amendments to address significant legislative reforms proposed by the TPP’s new legislators. He also recommends a review and reform of the entire constitutional system, advocating for adherence to the conventional separation of powers. The TPP will hold an internal meeting on Jan. 26 to discuss the matter further.

Taipei People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je has expressed his intention to establish an internal public opinion center in order to improve the accuracy of future polls. This decision follows the TPP’s defeat in the presidential election and the subsequent launch of a post-defeat review. Ko believes that implementing out-of-district voting is a key change that needs to be made. He also highlighted the need for voting methods to adapt to the changing times, which he sees as a contributing factor to the election loss. In the meantime, concerns have been raised about legislator-at-large-elect Huang Shan-shan’s alleged dual party membership. Huang has responded by threatening legal action against those spreading false information, as the TPP prepares to establish a legal department. Additionally, TPP Taipei party headquarters chairman Lin Kuo-cheng has offered to resign due to disappointing post-election results. The TPP has clarified that staff turnovers are a result of job positions and organizational adjustments, as current legislative workloads are burdensome. The party plans to release a defeat review report to identify the main causes of the election loss.

The Minister of Labor, Hsu Ming-chun, expressed hope that the draft for the national minimum wage bill will soon pass its final hurdle. The Legislative Yuan is set to vote on the bill tomorrow, after failing to reach a consensus on Friday due to issues concerning the review committee’s composition, deliberation indicators, research groups, and the exclusion of law-violating companies from government procurement. Hsu emphasized the importance of a minimum wage law, which aims to elevate the legal status of the minimum wage, enhance the review mechanism, and clarify the indicators for deliberations. Hsu called for joint efforts to pass the legislation by tomorrow, as there is broad agreement on the need for a minimum wage law after years of discussion.

Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense, Chiu Kuo-cheng, stated that the Ministry will not interfere with general aviation enthusiasts taking photographs, but any behavior involving scaling walls to capture military installations will be considered reconnaissance activities. This announcement was made during a review of the draft ＂Military Base Security Maintenance Regulations＂ bill at the Legislative Yuan’s Foreign and National Defense Committee. According to the draft bill, unauthorized reconnaissance activities directed at military camp areas, such as measurement, filming, photography, depiction, or description, can result in fines ranging from NT＄30,000 to NT＄150,000 if they compromise national security. The committee discussed potential issues related to dash cameras unintentionally filming the area or residents of high-rise buildings next to a base. Deputy Chief of Combat Planning, Chen Wen-Hsing, clarified that the draft bill mainly targets harmful reconnaissance activities, while general photography activities remain unaffected. Minister Chiu emphasized that unauthorized photography in restricted areas is considered reconnaissance. Kuomintang legislator Chen I-hsin raised concerns about possible conflicts between existing ＂Vital Area Regulations＂ and the proposed new law, suggesting the incorporation of maintaining military base security into existing regulations as a specific chapter.

The Executive Yuan in Taiwan has passed a Minimum Wage Bill that is now being reviewed by the Legislative Yuan. The bill aims to improve the minimum wage review mechanism and protect the living standards of workers and their families.

The New Taipei City division of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) convened an ethics committee meeting on Friday (July 28) to review the actions of a KMT’s legislative hopeful in New Taipei City, Lin Chin-chieh, and business tycoon Terry Gou.