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Taiwan’s Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang emphasizes democratic rights ahead of a recall election involving 24 KMT legislators and Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an. The government is taking steps to ensure a fair and secure process, highlighting its commitment to democracy and the rule of law.

Premier Cho Jung-tai urges adherence to the rule of law amid KMT protests in Taipei. He addresses the no-confidence vote proposal, emphasizing legal governance and citizen agreement.

Premier Chen Chien-jen and Central Election Commission Chairman Li Chin-yung discuss the proposed changes to Taiwan’s voting laws, focusing on absentee voting and voting by mail. Chen emphasizes the importance of research to ensure citizen rights and election security, while Li raises concerns about potential foreign interference. The Democratic Progressive Party expresses skepticism, fearing loopholes for Chinese influence, while Li suggests starting with a referendum and implementing ＂transfer voting＂ as a reference for future studies. Li stresses the need to carefully consider electoral reforms to protect voting rights and secret balloting.

Taiwan ranks second in Asia for freedom according to the Freedom House’s Freedom in the World 2024 report, scoring 94 just behind Japan’s 96. The report highlights global decline in freedom for the 18th consecutive year, affecting a fifth of the world’s population. Taiwan maintains its ＂Free＂ nation status with high scores in Political Rights and Civil Liberties, while China is labeled as ＂Not Free＂ with significantly lower scores.