Several lawmakers were injured during the confrontation, according to Taiwanese media reports, though the extent of their injuries remains unclear.
What's NewTaiwanese lawmakers broke out into a brawl this week over contested bills after lawmakers from a major political party, who had occupied the speaker's chair overnight, clashed with members of a rival party attempting to forcefully remove them from the chamber.Why It MattersThe dispute centers on three bills pushed by the Nationalist Party, or Kuomintang , including one that opponents argue could cripple the constitutional Court.
The Democratic Progressive Party sought to block votes on the proposed bills, escalating tensions with the KMT.Neither party secured a majority in the most recent legislative election, but the KMT, which won a slight edge in seats, has partnered with a smaller party to take control of the legislature. This power struggle puts the KMT at odds with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, who represents the DPP.
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