BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

Explained: Taiwan’s biggest-ever recall vote and how it could shift power

Civic groups seek to unseat 24 Kuomintang legislators as Beijing voices support for opposition

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025

Total recall? Campaigners employ quirk of Taiwan’s political system to turn on ‘pro-China’ candidates

Activists across Taiwan are pushing for the expulsion of dozens of ‘pro-Beijing’ legislators, leading to uproar

The Guardian - AU · Jul 23, 2025

Taiwan Pursues Homegrown Chinese Spies As Beijing's Influence Grows

Taiwan is vetting hundreds of thousands of military service members, public school teachers and civil servants in a bid to root out potential homegrown Chinese sympathisers, as Beijing intensifies espionage on the island.

International Business Times · Jun 19, 2025

Taiwan vows most advanced tech will not go to US under $100bn Trump deal

Country’s government says deal with TSMC needs assessment as opposition claims it will reduce defences

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2025

Debate Over Bill Turns Violent as Lawmakers Brawl and Barricade the Door to Prevent Vote on New Election Laws in Taiwan

A debate over a bill turned violent after lawmakers began fighting and barricaded the door in order to prevent a vote on new election laws in Taiwan.

Latin Times · Dec 20, 2024

Taiwan lawmakers clash after party members break into legislature to occupy speaker's chair

Lawmakers have clashed in Taiwan’s legislature after members of a leading political party broke into the building overnight to occupy the speaker’s chair

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024

Taiwan Lawmakers Brawl Over Bills That Would 'Damage Democracy'

Taiwanese lawmakers tackled and doused each other with water on Friday as President Lai Ching-te's party tried to block the passage of bills they say could harm the self-ruled island's "democratic system".

International Business Times · Dec 20, 2024

3 Small-Cap Stocks With Big Upside for Risk-Tolerant Investors

Small-cap investments present an appealing opportunity for risk-tolerant investors, driven by strong economic growth, robust consumer spending, and diverse sector exposure. Therefore, it may be wise to consider solid small-cap stocks: TTM Technologies (TTMI), Kennametal (KMT), and Semrush Holdings (SEMR). Read on.

StockNews.com · Nov 5, 2024

Why are some Taiwanese afraid of giving legislators more power?

Critics say changes to government oversight laws could pose a national security risk; supporters of reform disagree.

Al Jazeera · Oct 25, 2024

Taiwan court orders release of ex-Taipei mayor arrested in corruption probe

Taiwan People’s Party leader Ko Wen-je freed after court finds insufficient evidence to justify his detention.

Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2024