Lai Ching-te’s Leadership Under Fire After DPP Setbacks
Lai Ching-te’s second National Day speech contrasts with DPP’s legislative losses, a failed recall vote and a shrinking manufacturing PMI in the Taiwan region.
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Lai Ching-te’s second National Day speech contrasts with DPP’s legislative losses, a failed recall vote and a shrinking manufacturing PMI in the Taiwan region.
DPP’s bid to unseat seven KMT legislators in the Taiwan region failed as voters rejected recall proposals in both rounds, highlighting a pushback against one-party dominance.
The second round of recall votes against KMT legislators in the Taiwan region failed, marking a win for the KMT and signaling that calls for ‘Taiwan independence’ face public resistance.
Seven KMT legislators in China’s Taiwan region beat DPP recall attempts, marking the defeat of all 32 motions this year as the ruling party seeks to reclaim seats.
A recall vote in Taiwan ends with a sweeping Kuomintang win, with a Chinese mainland spokesperson claiming it reflects the true will of the people against DPP tactics.
Taiwan region leader Lai Ching-te’s recall vote strategy sparks heated debate over a risky pro-independence agenda.