(Breitbart)—Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said on Wednesday it is “evident and clear” that China is attempting to interfere with the island’s democracy.
A recall vote will be held this weekend for 24 lawmakers from the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party, prompted by accusations they were colluding with Beijing.
“The Chinese Communist Party’s attempt to interfere with Taiwan’s democratic operation is evident and clear,” the MAC said. “Recall in Taiwan is a civil right guaranteed by the constitution, and it is up to the people of Taiwan to decide who should or should not be removed from office.”
Taiwan’s government is currently headed by President William Lai Ching-te, successor to President Tsai Ing-wen. Both are members of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Tsai and Lai are loathed by the Chinese Communists, who accuse them of harboring dangerous “separatist” plans that could force China to invade Taiwan.
The opposition KMT is much more amenable to Beijing’s agenda, although its leaders insist it is not “pro-China” or influenced by the Chinese Communist Party.
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