Taiwan is experiencing significant political turmoil as its new president, Lai Ching-te, faces opposition from China-leaning lawmakers. The opposition is attempting to push through a series of bills that critics describe as a power grab aimed at weakening the new president's authority. This move has sparked large protests, with thousands of demonstrators gathering outside the parliament in the chip hub. The contentious reforms have led to heated parliamentary sessions, with lawmakers shouting each other down. Despite the opposition's efforts, the legislature adjourned on Tuesday without approving the sweeping bills. However, the opposition plans to make a final push on Friday, increasing the likelihood of further mass protests.
Opposition lawmakers in Taiwan will make a final push on Friday to pass a bill aimed at reining in new President Lai Ching-te’s administration, increasing the likelihood of more large protests https://t.co/icKp07d0xA
A controversial bill in the Legislative Yuan sparks fears of a hostile takeover from within, inspiring mass protests in Taiwan. https://t.co/TZzWTA9H7v
Taiwan's legislature adjourned Tuesday without approving sweeping bills to curtail the power of new President Lai Ching-te, after thousands of protesters gathered outside parliament to oppose the legislation. https://t.co/Z39l0YmquR
Supporters of Taiwan’s new president are protesting an attempt by the China-leaning opposition to curtail his powers. @samsonellis reports https://t.co/0JiDuO1DcK https://t.co/92pCadfy0R
Protests Erupt in Taiwan as China-Leaning Lawmakers Aim to Weaken New President https://t.co/ZlxMPAgkHl
Thousands protest against contentious Taiwan parliament reforms https://t.co/NCM7jOZxtb https://t.co/ROiNIbHsfe
Taiwanese lawmakers shouted each other down Tuesday in a rambunctious parliamentary session, indicating the troubles ahead for newly appointed President Lai Ching-te and his minority government. https://t.co/MjkGYaaktg
Protests erupt in Taiwan as China-leaning lawmakers aim to weaken new president https://t.co/H2PoHeJtct
Protests as Taiwan parliament pushes contentious reforms https://t.co/QHY83hn0qF https://t.co/CusVP3QzvR
Taiwan lawmakers are set to debate a bill that would expand their powers at the expense of the new president – and potentially spark large protests in the chip hub. https://t.co/NjNo3AVsRA
Taiwan has been plunged into a political showdown just as its new president settles into office, with the China-leaning opposition attempting to ram through a set of bills that lawyers and critics consider a power grab. https://t.co/jOLuSnBKYe