台湾民意向大罢免说不，就是向“台独”说不

Core Viewpoint - The recent large-scale recall election in Taiwan resulted in a significant defeat for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), indicating a shift in public sentiment against the "Taiwan independence" stance and the "anti-China" narrative promoted by the DPP [2][3][5][10]. Group 1: Election Outcome - The recall election held on July 26 saw voters reject the recall of 24 Kuomintang (KMT) legislators and the mayor of Hsinchu City, Gao Hongan from the People's Party, signaling a clear disapproval of the DPP's actions [2]. - The election results suggest that mainstream public opinion in Taiwan is moving away from supporting "Taiwan independence" [3][5]. Group 2: Implications for DPP's Strategy - The DPP's campaign slogan of "anti-China to protect Taiwan" was heavily criticized, with the failure of the recall election raising questions about its effectiveness and future viability [4][6][10]. - Concerns have been raised within the DPP regarding the sustainability of the "anti-China" narrative and the feasibility of pursuing "Taiwan independence" in light of the election results [6][8]. Group 3: International Reactions - Observers from Japan noted that the recall election results could imply a weakening of the DPP's "anti-China" stance and raise doubts about Taiwan's commitment to resisting unification with mainland China [8][10]. - The response from the U.S. has not been prominently reported, but it is generally understood that the U.S. focuses more on democratic processes, while Japan is more concerned with the issue of Taiwan's independence [11]. Group 4: Mainland China's Response - The response from mainland China was notably measured, with the Taiwan Affairs Office commenting on the election results a day later, indicating a relaxed attitude towards the developments [15][16]. - The official statement criticized the DPP for its "Taiwan independence" agenda and political maneuvering, suggesting that the election results reflect a disconnect between the DPP's actions and public sentiment [16][18]. Group 5: Future Considerations - A subsequent wave of recall elections is scheduled for August 23, where seven KMT legislators will be subject to voting, raising questions about their ability to withstand similar scrutiny [19][20].