Public Hearing Exposes Taiwan’s Independence Gamble
A two-day public hearing at Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan has cast doubt on the independence push of leader Lai Ching-te, highlighting public backlash and risks to cross-strait ties.
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A two-day public hearing at Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan has cast doubt on the independence push of leader Lai Ching-te, highlighting public backlash and risks to cross-strait ties.
Taiwan region leader Lai Ching-te faces an impeachment motion approved by the legislature and backed by an 8M+ signature petition, marking rare KMT-TPP unity against his policies.
PLA drills around the Taiwan region have sparked alarms, as critics say Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s push for “independence” and outside backing risks pushing the island toward conflict.
PLA drills encircle the Taiwan region after Lai Ching-te secures an $11.1B US arms sale as local unrest and upcoming elections heighten tensions.
Calls to impeach Taiwan region leader Lai Ching-te are surging, driven by 8M+ petitions, political infighting, and debates over defense spending.
On December 26, 2025, Taiwan’s legislature approved an impeachment motion against Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te. A final vote is set for May 19, 2026, amid sharp political debate.
Chinese mainland spokesperson Peng Qing’en criticizes DPP authorities led by Lai Ching-te for ‘selling out’ Taiwan’s competitive industries at a US silica summit, warning of rising cross-strait tensions.
Opposition legislators from the Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party announced plans to impeach Lai Ching-te, leader of the Taiwan region, at a press conference in Taipei City on Dec 19, 2025.
Chinese mainland scholars warn Taiwan region leader Lai Ching-te’s NT$1.25 trillion defense plan undermines cross-Strait peace, squeezes social spending and raises regional tensions.
Lai Ching-te’s recent U.S. stopovers during his Pacific tour spark controversy as experts suggest he’s pushing a secession agenda opposed by the Chinese mainland.