VIDEO: Pro-Western DPP Political Party in Taiwan Starts Fight with Pro-China Party in Parliament
Chaotic Scenes in Taiwan’s Parliament
Lawmakers from the two rival parties engaged in physical altercations, with punches thrown, shoving, and screaming over proposed parliamentary reforms pushed by the KMT. The chaotic scenes unfolded as the DPP, which lost its majority in January’s elections, faced challenges from the emboldened opposition.
The DPP, led by President Tsai Ing-wen until recently, has taken a firm stance against China’s claims over Taiwan and has sought to strengthen ties with the United States and other Western allies. In contrast, the KMT has historically favored closer relations with Beijing and has opposed formal independence for Taiwan.
