Vote fails to remove KMT lawmakers, easing tensions with Beijing while raising questions about Taiwan’s defence ambitions and US ties

Saturday’s unprecedented recall vote, which targeted 24 opposition Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers accused by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and allied civic groups of blocking key legislation and undermining national security, ended with none losing their seats.

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