Taiwan will soon vote on whether to cast out 24 lawmakers of the Kuomintang (KMT), as the party often agrees with the law the government opposes. Nonetheless, the party still has a major supporter, China, the nation that the Taiwanese accused the party of siding with.
Last year, Taiwanese casted their votes and elected President Lai Ching-te, but not his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). The majority fell to the KMT, and the party, according to civic groups’ accusations, has been sending delegates to China, opposing the defense budget, and causing chaos in the parliament.
A recall election campaign has been pushed since the beginning of the year, and this Saturday, one-fifth of the Legislative Yuan may be removed from office.
The KMT has been rejecting the treason claims, along with accusing Lai of being a “dictator” and spreading “green terror.” China’s official and state media also share these views, as they accused Lai of trying to suppress the opposition.
The KMT stated that the party is not pro-Beijing but pointed out that having dialogue with China is necessary to represent Taiwan’s interests, especially since Beijing refuses to talk to President Lai, whom it views as a separatist.
Meanwhile, DPP stated that China’s stance against the recalls aligns with the KMT’s, suggesting Beijing is giving the KMT “ammunition” to influence voters.
