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Taiwan’s sweeping recall vote targeting opposition lawmakers could reshape its legislature and intensify tensions with China, as President Lai Ching-te backs the campaign amid accusations of Beijing interference.
The unprecedented recall vote is being led by civic groups who accuse the opposition Kuomintang of working against Taiwan’s interests by reducing key budgets, especially for defence, and pushing legislation to weaken the government.
The Office of Management and Budget under the Executive Office of the President said the Trump administration appreciated the $500 million allocated by the House of Representatives, calling it "critical to enabling the Department of Defense's efforts to strengthen Taiwan's self-defense capabilities ," the Focus Taiwan news portal reported.
Taiwan's internet connectivity faces potential risks as tensions with China escalate. A report by Recorded Future highlights how undersea cables, crucial to Taiwan's internet traffic, could be targeted by China.
Taiwan and the European Union share the same values of freedom and democracy, but both also face similar threats from "external infiltration", President Lai Ching-te told visiting European lawmakers on Tuesday.
Turning to TikTok, Lee referenced its interference in the US in March 2024 as a warning for Taiwan. Before a House vote on legislation targeting ByteDance, TikTok urged its 170 million users to pressure lawmakers to oppose the bill.