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Taiwan's President Calls for Law Repeal Amid Opposition Standoff

12/16/2025

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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te urged Parliament to withdraw laws opposed by the government to protect Taiwan's credibility.
This comes amid a standoff with an opposition that holds a parliamentary majority after the DPP lost ground in the 2024 elections.
The opposition has passed legislation that the DPP says is fiscally unsustainable.
The Kuomintang has refrained from initiating a vote of no confidence in the Premier, which could trigger new elections.

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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te urged Parliament to withdraw laws opposed by the government to protect Taiwan's credibility.
This comes amid a standoff with an opposition that holds a parliamentary majority after the DPP lost ground in the 2024 elections.
The opposition has passed legislation that the DPP says is fiscally unsustainable.
The Kuomintang has refrained from initiating a vote of no confidence in the Premier, which could trigger new elections.