Overview

• Taiwanese voters rejected all 24 recall bids on July 26, preserving the KMT-TPP coalition’s control of the 113-seat legislature.
• Civic groups backed by the DPP needed at least 12 successful recalls for a temporary functional majority but failed to meet that threshold.
• Taiwan’s government accused Beijing of carrying out “unprecedented” interference through disinformation campaigns and political pressure.
• Legislative gridlock will persist as the opposition bloc retains the votes to block President Lai’s defence and budget proposals.
• A second round of recalls for seven KMT lawmakers is set for August 23, and analysts warn the contests will deepen partisan divisions.