Chaos in Taiwan Parliament as Lawmakers Brawl Over Proposed Reforms

Taiwan’s parliament erupted in chaos on Friday as lawmakers engaged in physical altercations over proposed chamber reforms. The altercations occurred before president-elect Lai Ching-te assumed office without a legislative majority. The opposition aims to grant parliament more power to oversee the government, including criminalizing officials for making false statements. During the brawl, a DPP lawmaker snatched a bill and fled to prevent its passage, while others were taken to the hospital after the day-long scuffle. The review of controversial parliamentary reform bills has been halted until May 21 due to the lack of majority support.

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