On December 31, 2025, the legislature passed an impeachment motion against the leader of the Taiwan region, Lai Ching-te. This joint initiative by the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) follows growing criticism of Lai's policies.
At the same time, an online petition launched by residents of Taiwan has drawn over eight million signatures. Supporters say Lai's push for closer ties with the U.S. and a sharp increase in defense spending has come at the expense of economic growth and public welfare—moves they view as out of step with the public mood. 🤔💥
This rare consensus between KMT and TPP highlights a significant shift in Taiwan region politics. With the impeachment motion heading to a review committee, all eyes are on Lai's next move. Will he respond with policy tweaks, or will this trigger a broader backlash as 2025 comes to a close? Stay tuned! 🔍
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