Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan 結果共68筆

Explore the call for reform and transparency in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan by KMT Chairman Eric Chu, amid tensions and clashes within the parliament. Learn about the appeal to President-elect Lai Ching-te for a modernized legislative process.

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.

Discover the latest on Taiwan’s bid for observer status at the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, highlighting diplomatic efforts and international support.

Discover how Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te is implementing a zero-tolerance policy against fraud, aiming to protect societal and financial security with new legislation and measures.

Discover how the Kuomintang’s chairman, Eric Chu, pledges respect for President-elect Lai Ching-te’s upcoming report at the Legislative Yuan, emphasizing a commitment to Taiwan’s constitutional process and political civility.

Explore the controversy surrounding the renaming of the Kuomintang to ’Mainland Kuomintang’ on Google Maps and Wikipedia, following a proposal to alter terminology in Taiwan’s legislative discussions, highlighting the political nuances of cross-strait relations.

Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je met with Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party Youth Bureau Chief Suzuki Takako to discuss strategies for engaging youth. They emphasized the need for a youthful approach and the challenge of broadening the party’s appeal. The TPP aims for long-term growth and international collaborations, with Ko actively engaging with young people through university lectures. Suzuki praised the TPP’s initiatives and Ko’s campaign efforts.

Taiwan’s economic minister emphasized the necessity of a power price hike to address rising international fuel costs, but the Legislative Yuan voted to halt the hike due to public opposition. The decision raises concerns about Taipower’s financial stability and power supply.

Discover how Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan voted to halt a planned electricity price hike, a decision driven by public concern over rising living costs and the complexities of energy policy.

Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan advances amendments to the Nationality Act, easing citizenship requirements for highly skilled foreign professionals and stateless minors, aiming to attract global talent without renouncing original nationality.

Taiwan’s Digital Minister Audrey Tang expresses confidence in her successor, Huang Yen-nun, and the new cabinet announced by Premier-designate Cho Jung-tai. Tang highlights the handover process and the submission of key legislative proposals to the Legislative Yuan, ensuring a smooth transition for Huang’s policy implementation.

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.

Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long discusses Taiwan’s mild inflation rate amidst potential electricity price hikes and the Legislative Yuan’s move to require approval for such adjustments. The KMT calls for more public oversight in price changes.

Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng outlines the military’s drone strategy to the Legislative Yuan, focusing on combat differentiation and future training plans. The Defense Ministry’s report details the deployment of drones across various operational levels for reconnaissance, surveillance, and battlefield tasks. President-elect Lai Ching-te’s visit to a local UAV R&D center underscores Taiwan’s commitment to drone development.

Legislators in Taiwan’s Internal Administration Committee discuss the ＂Digital ID card replacement policy and budget execution,＂ leading to a special investigation team being set up. The Executive Yuan’s decision to postpone the project in 2021 resulted in contract disputes and mediation, with a reduced payout of NT$280 million. The Ministry of the Interior allocated NT$63.75 million in the 2024 budget for suspension costs. Legislators questioned the project’s total expenditure, with Minister Lin Yu-chang clarifying that the project is postponed, not terminated, due to heightened information security demands.

Chaotic scene at Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan as KMT and DPP lawmakers clash over child abuse case. Tensions rise as DPP questions impartiality of committee chair, leading to physical altercation. Fracas ends with senior party figures’ intervention, allowing health minister’s report to proceed.

Premier Chen Chien-jen of Taiwan expresses willingness for peaceful democratic talks on equal terms in cross-strait exchanges during the Legislative Yuan’s general policy interpellation. Lawmaker Lin Te-fu from the Kuomintang (KMT) highlights tensions in cross-strait relations and calls for dialogue, citing the lack of official communication and progress in the Cross-Strait Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) since 2015. Premier Chen emphasizes Taiwan’s economic growth potential and expanding market reach in New Southbound, Western, and East Asian countries.

Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Wang Mei-hua, emphasizes the need to boost the nation’s natural gas storage capacity amid escalating cross-strait tensions. The call for expansion includes plans for a fourth liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and extensions in Taichung and Kaohsiung. Wang’s announcement follows an incident at the Legislative Yuan involving questions about Taiwan’s gas reserves, sparking discussions about national security and military readiness.

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense discusses the challenges of identifying and countering cognitive warfare tactics from the CCP. Legislators debate on the best strategies to protect public morale and strengthen information resilience.

Premier Chen Chien-jen addresses potential cash payments to the public in response to economic conditions for 2025 and 2026 during a Legislative Yuan hearing. Discussions highlight the government’s focus on National Health Insurance, labor insurance, and subsidies for Taiwan Power Company, with implications for Taiwan’s social policy and fiscal decisions in the future.

Read about the latest developments in Taiwan’s political landscape as Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je emphasizes collaboration with the Kuomintang (KMT) to advance priority bills in the legislative yuan. Discover how the TPP’s strategic alliance with the KMT aims to propel crucial reforms in parliament, judiciary, and media, while navigating potential controversies like the proposed ＂Grassroots Cafe.＂

Discover the latest developments in the Kinmen-Xiamen oceanic dispute involving Taiwan’s Minister of Ocean Affairs Council, Kuan Bi-ling. Amid accusations of being ＂extremely cold-blooded,＂ Kuan’s unconventional response raises eyebrows. Stay informed on the ongoing negotiations and the potential impact on cross-strait relations.

U.S. Congressman Mike Gallagher, chairman of the House of Representatives select committee on China, visits Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan and is warmly received by Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu and Deputy Speaker Johnny Chiang. Han welcomes the delegation with traditional Spring Couplets and invites Gallagher for a photo, praising his youthful appearance. The group then moves on to a closed-door meeting.

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.