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Tsao Urges Taiwanese Voters to Recall KMT Lawmakers

7/22/2025

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Robert Tsao, the visionary behind United Microelectronics Corp, passionately called on Taiwanese voters to back recall elections targeting KMT lawmakers, whom he believes threaten democracy and national security. With civic groups rallying support alongside the ruling DPP, the stakes are high as 31 KMT lawmakers face potential ousting, all amid escalating tensions with China.

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Robert Tsao, the visionary behind United Microelectronics Corp, passionately called on Taiwanese voters to back recall elections targeting KMT lawmakers, whom he believes threaten democracy and national security. With civic groups rallying support alongside the ruling DPP, the stakes are high as 31 KMT lawmakers face potential ousting, all amid escalating tensions with China.