Overview

• The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and opposition parties Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) are deeply divided over reform bills.
• The opposition seeks to fast-track bills that would enhance parliament's oversight, including criminalizing false statements by officials.
• Lawmakers engaged in physical confrontations, with some leaping over tables and tackling colleagues.
• Several legislators were hospitalized due to injuries sustained during the brawl.
• The conflict underscores the challenges President-elect Lai Ching-te will face as he takes office without a legislative majority.