Taiwan, recall election
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The votes could reshape the island democracy's parliament and the government's approach to its powerful neighbor.
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Tropical Storm Francisco is expected to move east to west over the area between Taiwan and Japan, bringing abundant rain over northern Taiwan Thursday and Friday. However, by voting day, the storm is expected to make landfall in China and may even weaken into a tropical depression, per CNA.
Interactions between two distinct storm systems might lead to unpredictable results, the CWA said, adding that the situation is being closely monitored for potential risks to Taiwan. Francisco yesterday morning transformed from a tropical depression to a storm.
The largest ever recall election in Taiwan targets Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers, potentially aiding the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in regaining legislative control. Civic groups criticize KMT for pro-China actions,
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Around one-fifth of Taiwanese lawmakers, all from the main opposition party the Kuomintang (KMT), face a recall election on Saturday that could reshape the legislature and present an opportunity for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party to regain its majority.