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<h1>Activism Rises in Taiwan Amid Political Turmoil</h1>
<p><strong>Tessa Wong</strong>, <em>BBC News, Taipei</em></p>
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<img src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/f62b/live/a7a71180-68ec-11f0-85df-6bf58cb3272e.jpg.webp" alt="Taiwanese legislators brawling in parliament" />
<figcaption>Taiwanese legislators have recently engaged in physical altercations in parliament due to a contentious political stalemate.</figcaption>
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<p>Deng Pu, a photographer, never considered himself an activist until last year when he became incensed by what he views as undemocratic actions by Taiwanese lawmakers and increased Chinese influence in the legislature. This led him to join thousands in major protests. Recently, he affiliated with a campaign group, stating, "We need to safeguard our democratic norms."</p>
<p>As tensions rise, a pivotal vote is scheduled to determine whether over two dozen lawmakers, alleged to have close ties to China, should be dismissed. This unprecedented event, termed the "Great Recall" or "dabamian," has the potential to fundamentally reshape political power in Taiwan, exacerbating existing divisions where both factions assert they are defenders of democracy.</p>
<p>The situation intensified following the January elections where the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)'s William Lai won the presidency, yet opposition parties, especially the Kuomintang (KMT), gained substantial parliamentary influence. The opposition has collaborated with others to block DPP initiatives, leading to a public outcry over perceived obstruction of governance.</p>
<p>Suspicion arose among the public regarding the KMT's loyalties, particularly after some lawmakers visited China. In response, civic groups initiated petitions to recall KMT representatives, while KMT supporters counter-petitioned against DPP members. Currently, enough initial support has been garnered for 31 recall votes against KMT lawmakers.</p>
<p>The upcoming voting process will see residents in 24 districts decide on potential dismissals by a simple majority. High voter turnout is essential for the Great Recall to succeed, compelling civic organizations to actively campaign for votes. Deng and his colleagues have been engaging residents through various outreach efforts to promote participation.</p>
<p>Although some believe this endeavor could shift the legislative balance towards the DPP, the outcome is closely tied to voter engagement. Regardless of the results, analysts predict the Great Recall will leave a lasting mark on Taiwan's polarized society, prompting renewed political activism and influencing future legislative behaviors.</p>
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