Taiwan’s Recall Vote Exposes Dangerous China Influence Threatening Island’s Sovereignty

In a pivotal moment for Taiwan’s future, voters are deciding whether to remove nearly one-fifth of their lawmakers, all from the opposition Kuomintang (KMT), known for their conciliatory stance toward Beijing. This recall election is not just a local political maneuver—it is part of a broader battle to defend Taiwan’s sovereignty against creeping Chinese influence.Can Taiwan Defend Its Democracy Against Beijing’s Shadow?The KMT and its allies currently hold enough seats to obstruct key legislation, including critical defense budgets vital for deterring China’s increasing military threats. Their obstructionism and controversial policies that tilt toward Beijing raise alarms about the erosion of...