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Premier Cho Jung-tai held a closed-door meeting with legislative caucuses to discuss the U.S.’s 32% tariff on Taiwan. TPP leaders urge government action to support affected industries and workers.

Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang says reinstating seven public holidays is not a priority. The Kuomintang caucus pushes a bill to restore these holidays, cut in 2017.

The Kuomintang legislative caucus in Taiwan plans a referendum to counter President Lai’s proposal to reinstate military trials. The proposal, inspired by Ukraine’s martial law, will be reviewed on March 18 and scheduled for the Legislative Yuan’s agenda on March 21.

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Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je appeared in court after 57 days in detention over a corruption case. He seeks to lift communication restrictions to arrange his father’s funeral.

Legislator Huang Shan-shan says Ko Wen-je may visit his father’s memorial after applying. The family plans a farewell ceremony for March 10 in Hsinchu City.

Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council stresses the Nationality Act requires public officials to renounce foreign citizenship, sparking debate over dual nationality.

Explore the latest developments in Taiwan’s legislative process as Speaker Han Kuo-yu leads discussions on National Communications Commission Act amendments, amid party disagreements on key issues.

Discover the latest on Taiwan’s Constitutional Court hearings set for July 10, as Premier Cho Jung-tai prepares for a pivotal legal review. Key legislation and national security concerns are at stake.

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 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 the latest on Taiwan’s legislative reforms as the Presidential Office voices concerns over the passage of controversial bills, highlighting a call for dialogue and potential constitutional challenges.

During a meeting with Michael McCaul, chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te pledged to deepen cooperation with the U.S. and other like-minded countries for regional peace. The visit marks the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, highlighting efforts to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan relations and defense capabilities.

Discover the latest on Taiwan’s political scene: DPP caucus whip Ker Chien-ming discusses President Lai Ching-te’s potential state of the nation address and emphasizes respect for the president’s decision, highlighting the constitutional process.

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

Kuomintang caucus whip Fu Kun-chi plans to lead a delegation to Beijing aiming to ease cross-strait tensions and foster peace. The visit, scheduled after the legislative session ends, seeks to reconnect ties and encourage Chinese tourism to Taiwan, amidst criticism of Fu’s close ties with the Chinese government.

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.

Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) caucus whip Huang Kuo-Chang cautiously supports Kuomintang’s proposed law to criminalize contempt of the legislative body, emphasizing the need for further discussion. The KMT’s legislation aims to penalize false statements by executive officials, drawing opposition from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). While aligned with the TPP’s oversight goals, Huang raises concerns about the law’s wording and its compatibility with Taiwan’s constitution. He references similar regulations in the U.S., Germany, and Britain but stresses the importance of thorough deliberation on the proposed law’s specifics.

The results of the Legislative Yuan’s standing committee convener election were announced, with both the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) securing one seat each in the eight committees. Huang Kuo-chang of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) expressed support for KMT’s convener candidates, while KMT’s Fu Kun-chi revealed TPP did not nominate any candidates. The committees cover Home Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Economic Affairs, Finance, Education, Transportation, Judiciary, and Sanitation.

KMT Chairman Eric Chu warns against premature discussions on local elections and presidential elections, emphasizing unity and public sentiment. Collaboration with the TPP and legislative operations are highlighted as priorities.

Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu to convene cross-party consultation to discuss Premier Chen Chien-jen’s food safety special report. DPP, TPP, and KMT caucuses express support for the report, emphasizing the importance of setting aside differences for the parliamentary meeting on Feb. 23.

Taiwan’s Premier Chen Chien-jen announced that travel to mainland China is possible for pre-arranged tour groups before May 31, pending China’s cooperation. The decision, made in response to a query from Kuomintang caucus whip Fu Kun-chi at the Legislative Yuan, was explained as a temporary measure due to China’s failure to reciprocate group tourism efforts. Chen highlighted that the possibility of lifting the ban hinges on China’s willingness, emphasizing that existing tour groups can still travel before the end of May.

Read about the latest developments in Taiwan’s legislative session regarding food safety reports. Stay informed on the ongoing cross-party talks proposed by the DPP caucus and the upcoming negotiations scheduled for Feb. 23.

Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je has announced that the party’s legislative caucus will initiate contact with the Kuomintang (KMT) for potential legislative cooperation. The TPP hopes to establish a mutually convenient schedule for visits between the two parties, with interactions expected to commence next week. This move comes as reform bills promised by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) remain stalled, and the TPP has proactively proposed collaboration with the KMT to further these reforms. TPP caucus whip Huang Kuo-chang has expressed optimism about the cross-party cooperation, stating that it is a good thing for opposition parties to work together to quickly pass bills that the DPP has failed to deliver on. The TPP caucus is open to this collaboration, pending the KMT’s response.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus whip, Ker Chien-ming, has urged the Kuomintang (KMT) to avoid excessive showmanship in response to their request for an extraordinary session at the Legislative Yuan on February 17th. Ker emphasized that extraordinary sessions are typically held during recess periods and that there is no need for an additional meeting since the new session of the Legislative Yuan officially began on February 1st. The KMT caucus had called for an early meeting and invited Premier Chen Chien-jen to give a special report on the issue of ractopamine being detected in Taisugar’s sliced pork. They warned that any delay could obstruct the inaugural policy address. To convene an extraordinary session, the KMT’s Han Kuo-yu must first hold party group consultations, according to Ker. He suggested that once that is done, Premier Chen could be invited to provide a ＂food safety special report＂ on February 20th.