Group 1 - The Legislative Yuan in Taiwan has initiated impeachment proceedings against Lai Ching-te, with public hearings scheduled for January 14 and 15, 2026, and a review meeting on January 21 and 22, 2026 [1][3] - The impeachment proposal was passed by a coalition of the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party, despite opposition from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) [3][4] - A significant public response has been noted, with over 8.17 million signatures collected in support of the impeachment, surpassing the target of 5.586 million votes Lai received in the 2024 election [4] Group 2 - The Legislative Yuan's impeachment process requires a proposal from more than half of the representatives and a two-thirds majority for approval, with a total of 113 representatives [4] - The KMT holds 52 seats, the DPP has 51, the Taiwan People's Party has 8, and there are 2 independents in the Legislative Yuan [4] - The Taiwan Affairs Office criticized Lai Ching-te for his stance on Taiwan independence and alleged misuse of judicial power against political opponents, indicating a significant political divide [5]
台媒：台立法机构确认“赖清德弹劾案”议程
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-13 09:25