Taiwan Lawmakers Descend Into Brawl
Top Shot – Taiwan – Politics – Parliament Top Shot – Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DP) lawmaker Guo Kuo-wen (C) attempts to jump onto a desk during a vote on the parliamentary reform bill at the National Assembly in Taipei on May 17, 2024. (Photo by SAM YEH/AFP) (Photo by SAM YEH/AFP via Getty […]
Taiwan lawmakers erupt into massive brawl during parliament session
Days before President-elect Lai Ching-toku takes office without a legislative majority, Taiwanese lawmakers were shoved, tackled and punched inside parliament on Friday in a heated debate over parliamentary reform. . Even before voting began, some lawmakers shouted and shoved each other outside the chamber, before moving into the chamber. In chaotic scenes, lawmakers crowded around […]
Parliament Brawl Breaks Out in Taiwan as Left Tries to Limit Presidential Power
A scuffle broke out in Taiwan’s parliament on Friday during a debate over legislative reform. Deputies shoved, punched, tackled and climbed over tables to attack each other in a violent scuffle. More brawls broke out throughout the day as tensions continued. Taiwan’s legislature is not a stranger There were even fistfights, but Friday’s brawl was […]
China condemns US military ship’s passage through Taiwan Strait
The Chinese military criticized the aircraft carrier Halsey’s passage through the Taiwan Strait, accusing the United States of overhyping the event for political reasons. The U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet said the passage was routine and in accordance with international law. Critical to global trade, the Taiwan Strait serves as a transit point between China and […]
China ramps up pressure as Taiwan prepares to inaugurate new president
KAOHSIUNG — The People’s Republic of China does unprecedented things almost every day. The country’s coast guard has briefly boarded a Taiwanese tourist boat, military aircraft have moved closer and closer to Taiwan, and harassment of Taiwanese fishing boats in the South China Sea has increased. “This is a problem,” said Dean Karalekas, author of […]
Dem senator leads bipartisan effort to strengthen Taiwan supply chain amid China threat
Fox’s first appearance: Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Neverland) led a bipartisan group to introduce legislation that would strengthen Taiwan and its supply chain as it continues to face military threats from China. China has made no secret of its plans to promote unification with Taiwan. island. On Thursday, the bipartisan Pacific Rim Investing in Arms to […]
WATCH: Deadly earthquake rocks Taiwan, collapsing buildings and injuring dozens | LiveNOW from FOX
A major earthquake rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring dozens. It also collapsed buildings and … source
China threatens retaliation for Taiwan, TikTok law signed by Biden
China announced on Monday that it would force its own ban in the United States after President Biden recently signed a bill to provide foreign aid to Taiwan and force the China-based owners of TikTok to sell their app or face a ban in the United States. It has threatened to take “decisive and strong […]
Taiwan reports Chinese military activity after Blinken leaves Beijing
Taiwan reported a resumption of Chinese military activity near the island on Saturday, a day after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to China ended, with 12 aircraft passing through the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait. The United States is Taiwan’s most important international supporter and arms supplier, despite having no formal […]
Taiwan president-elect chooses new foreign, defense ministers as China annexation threats intensify
Taiwan’s next president has named new foreign and defense ministers to join the incoming government as the island faces continued military threats and diplomatic isolation from China. Kiyotoku Lai, who will become president on May 20, announced on Thursday that current secretary-general to the president, Yoshi-taka Hayashi, will become foreign minister. He said Wellington Koo […]