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Explore the heated debate in Taiwan as the KMT proposes a special investigation unit to probe corruption, facing opposition from the DPP and TPP. This story delves into the complexities of political oversight, the potential abolition of the Control Yuan, and the broader implications for Taiwan’s constitutional reform.

Explore the renewed debate on capital punishment in Taiwan following a violent attack on the Taichung Metro, as Justice Minister Cheng Ming-chien responds to public outcry and awaits a constitutional court decision.

Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu criticizes the KMT’s proposal to refer to China as ＂Mainland＂ in official documents, sparking a debate over national identity and constitutional adherence.

Taiwan’s Constitutional Court hears arguments on the constitutionality of the death penalty, with 37 inmates appealing. The Ministry of Justice defends its fair trial procedures, while inmates argue the penalty violates the constitution. A decision could come by July.

Hsiao Hsu-tsen, director of the Ma Ying-jeou Culture and Education Foundation, criticized former Vice President Chen Chien-jen for advocating Taiwan’s independence, citing violations of the Constitution of the Republic of China. This story highlights the ongoing debate surrounding Taiwan’s sovereignty and the implications of pro-independence rhetoric on the nation’s constitutional framework.

Kuomintang’s presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih expressed his opposition to Taiwan’s independence and support for democratic freedom, rejecting ＂one country, two systems.＂ During a debate, he criticized Democratic Progressive Party’s candidate Lai Ching-te for his vague policy toward China and questioned his remarks about sharing bubble tea with China’s president Xi Jinping. Hou emphasized that any consensus between Taiwan and China should be based on Taiwan’s Constitution and the basic cross-strait framework, clarifying that the 1992 Consensus does not imply recognition of ＂one country, two systems.＂ He emphasized that the future of Taiwan should be decided by its 23 million citizens, engaging in dialogue under the constitutional framework to reduce risks. Hou also advocated for the development of Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities to maintain peace and suggested that cross-strait exchanges should start from the civil sector before moving to official government interactions to minimize risks.