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Taiwans’ progressives reckon with utter failure of ‘Great Recall’ against opposition
The "Great Recall" of over two dozen opposition lawmakers in Taiwan was a great disappointment for the president and his progressive supporters.
Council on Foreign Relations9h
What the Failed Recall in Taiwan Means for U.S.-Taiwan and Cross-Strait Relations
The failed recall campaign in Taiwan will likely prompt continued political gridlock, raising important questions for ...
The Diplomat14h
The Last 96 Hours of Taiwan’s Great Recall: In Images
It was a mad dash to the finish, with Taiwanese on both sides seeing the vote as a battle for the future of their country.
Why Taiwan Is Holding a Recall Vote Opposed by China
An unprecedented move backed by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te to unseat more than a quarter of the island’s legislators was overwhelmingly rejected during the first of two “recall” elections.
Political Gridlock In Taiwan: Implications Of The Recall Vote On Cross-strait Relations
An important reason why the recall vote was defeated is a testament to the Taiwanese people’s desire to maintain a thriving ...
Taiwan Recall Campaign Fizzles, in a Setback to Its President
An unprecedented vote to remove lawmakers from office could have handed President Lai Ching-te more power by ousting ...
Taiwan move to recall opposition lawmakers fails
The result is a blow to President Lai Ching-te's Democratic Progressive Party, which missed an opportunity to reshape the ...
Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly lawmakers in closely watched poll
Taiwanese voters have rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their lawmakers from the opposition Nationalist Party in a ...
Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly lawmakers in setback for president
Taiwanese voters have rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their lawmakers from the opposition Nationalist Party in a ...
The Christian Science Monitor2d
Taiwan recall vote defeated, preserving China-friendly lawmakers’ seats
Taiwanese voters rejected a large-scale effort to recall opposition lawmakers from the Nationalist Party (KMT), dealing a ...
The Diplomat2d
Taiwan’s ‘Great Recall’ Fizzles Out
After many months of campaigning, Taiwan’s “Great Recall” came to a halt on Saturday with the unexpected defeat of recall ...
Bid to oust Taiwan's China-friendly lawmakers rejected in closely watched poll
Taiwanese voters have rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their lawmakers from the opposition Nationalist Party in a ...