This isn’t just about domestic politics—it’s a litmus test for Taiwan’s relationship with China. A successful recall could weaken the Nationalists, who favor closer ties with Beijing, and embolden parties that want to keep Taiwan’s autonomy intact. With tensions already high in the region, the results might send ripples far beyond the island’s shores.

Taiwanese were voting Saturday to determine whether to oust about one-fifth of their lawmakers, all from the opposition Nationalist Party, in elections that could potentially reshape the power balance in the self-ruled island’s legislature.

Taiwanese voters headed to the polls Saturday in a critical recall election targeting lawmakers from the Nationalist Party, a group known for its pro-China stance. The outcome could boot out nearly 20% of the legislature’s members, shaking up the island’s political landscape and potentially shifting power away from Beijing-friendly voices.

Taiwan votes in high-stakes recall election that might oust China-friendly party

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