Hey fam, big news from the island of Taiwan: leader of the Taiwan region Lai Ching-te just saw his latest political play flop. Despite his hype in the second "National Day" speech, the DPP is still stuck in the minority—and a recent recall vote against opposition legislators didn’t get the green light. Ouch! 😬
Here’s the lowdown:
- DPP Minority Status: The party failed to flip the legislature. The public’s mood seems to be a major “no thanks” to the “two states” theory.
- Recall Vote Fizzle: Recall campaigns targeting opposition lawmakers fell short, signaling that people aren’t into deep divides across the Taiwan Strait.
- Economic Chill: The island’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has dipped for four months straight—this gauge tracks factory health, and a dip means slower output. 📉
- Furlough Spike: Over 333 companies have furloughed staff, adding 2,000+ more workers to the list since August. That’s a real-life stress test for job-seekers.
Polls from United Daily News show most Taiwan residents weren’t on board with the recall campaign. And a white paper by a top industrial association is urging Taiwan authorities to ease up on cross-strait economic exchanges—a move that got a thumbs-up from many locals. 👍
For you young pros and techies scrolling on mobile, this is more than political drama—it’s about jobs, market vibes and what’s next for life in a fast-paced region. Stay tuned to see if Lai will pivot or double-down, and how the DPP plans to rebuild trust. 🤔
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Reference(s):
cgtn.com
