Taiwan Legislative Chaos
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Taiwan's Legislative Yuan faces procedural chaos during budget talks and legislative meetings. A KMT lawmaker cursed during a budget negotiation, causing adjournment, while a committee meeting on esports law collapsed amid disorder. The Taiwan People's Party also denied reports of discussions with the KMT on a no-confidence vote.
Taiwan People's Party Denies Talks with KMT on No-Confidence Vote
- Taiwan People's Party legislative caucus whip Chen Ching-chun denied reports of discussions with the KMT regarding a no-confidence vote. - Reports suggested the KMT offered legislative seats in exchange for support in ousting the current administration. - Chen stated the party's focus is on supervising the government within the legislature, not on ousting the current leadership.
Taiwanese Lawmaker Curses in Budget Talks, Cites President's Past Profanity
- KMT caucus whip Fu Kun-chi cursed during a legislative budget negotiation, causing the meeting to adjourn. - Fu later held a press conference playing clips of President Lai Ching-te using profanity …
Taiwanese official denies travel expenses were secret, cites data protection needs
- Taiwan's Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) Chairperson Hsu Chih-chien clarified that her travel expenses were not classified as secret. - She stated that information regarding overseas Taiwa…
Taiwan committee meeting on esports law collapses amid procedural chaos
- A legislative committee meeting in Taiwan on the "Basic Law for the Development of Electronic Sports" devolved into chaos. - The meeting's convener, Luo Ting-wei, was accused by legislator Wu Si-yao…