Taiwanese opposition survives another recall vote, and referendum on nuclear power fails
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Opposition lawmakers easily survived recall votes in Taiwan on Saturday, but an opposition-backed referendum to bring back nuclear power failed.
The recall votes, the second in a month, were an attempt to restore ruling party control of the legislature after the Democratic Progressive Party lost its majority in a 2024 election.
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