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Taiwan Parties Propose Control Yuan Abolition, Await Referendum

6/16/2025

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In a bold move, the Taiwan People's Party and the Chinese Nationalist Party have introduced a constitutional amendment to dissolve the Control Yuan, shifting its authority to the Legislative Yuan. While the Democratic Progressive Party backs the abolition, they caution against using it for political vendettas. This ambitious proposal now awaits substantial legislative backing and a public referendum.

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Story summary

In a bold move, the Taiwan People's Party and the Chinese Nationalist Party have introduced a constitutional amendment to dissolve the Control Yuan, shifting its authority to the Legislative Yuan. While the Democratic Progressive Party backs the abolition, they caution against using it for political vendettas. This ambitious proposal now awaits substantial legislative backing and a public referendum.