Hey amigos! 🎉 Big political drama in China’s Taiwan region this weekend as seven Kuomintang (KMT) legislators managed to survive recall votes pushed by DPP authorities. This showdown marks the DPP’s 32nd failed recall motion of the year! 💥
The recall battles kicked off Saturday with ballot counting starting at 4 p.m. By around 6 p.m., all targeted KMT lawmakers had declared victory, holding a steady lead and fending off the DPP’s challenge, according to local news reports.
This was the second round of the DPP’s campaign to reclaim seats in the 113-member legislature. The ruling party holds fewer than half the seats, so every vote counts. Earlier this year, 24 KMT lawmakers and the mayor of Hsinchu region also beat recall attempts. 🤝
With these wins, the KMT keeps a strong presence in the legislature, making it an ongoing arena for policy battles and power plays. Stay tuned for more updates on how these political moves shape life in the Taiwan region! 🌏✨
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KMT legislators fend off DPP recall campaign in China's Taiwan region
cgtn.com
