Taiwanese Lawmakers Brawl Over Controversial Reform Bills

Physical altercations erupted in Taiwan's parliament as lawmakers clashed over proposals aimed at increasing legislative power days before the new president's inauguration.

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.

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