Huang Huei-hua

Taiwan politician Ko Wen-je and his party face ‘crisis of trust’ after arrest

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Taiwan politician Ko Wen-je and his party face ‘crisis of trust’ after arrest

Ko – a former Taipei mayor and leader of the Taiwan People’s Party who finished third in the presidential race in January – was detained on August 31 after investigators raided his home and office. Prosecutors said he was questioned over his alleged role in a property development during his time as the city’s mayor … Read more

Taiwan’s opposition gives William Lai and his DPP minority government a headache

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Taiwan’s opposition gives William Lai and his DPP minority government a headache

The opposition’s legislative package moves the Taiwanese legislature closer to holding an oversight role similar to the US Congress, with measures that include an expansion of lawmakers’ investigative powers. The new laws establish “contempt of the legislature” as an offence, with a maximum penalty of a NT$200,000 (US$6,170) fine. This will criminalise public officials and … Read more