Why Taiwan’s ‘Recall’ Election Risks Raising Tensions With China

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has escalated his tussle with opposition lawmakers by backing an unprecedented effort to unseat more than a quarter of the island’s legislators in a “recall” vote.

The vote — which will take place in two rounds on July 26 and August 23 — could, if enough of the population votes in favor, oust as many as 31 opposition lawmakers. The opposition currently holds a legislative majority, so this would open the door for Lai and his party to regain control of the parliament.