TAIPEI -- Taiwan's longest-serving lawmaker has accused Beijing-leaning opposition parties of "selling out" the democracy to China, by attempting to undercut the new government just as the Chinese military runs drills encircling the island.
Ker Chien-ming says contentious bills designed to help China 'undermine' democracy
DPP parliamentary leader Ker Chien-ming, center, speaks as the opposition attempts to force through controversial legislation in Taipei on May 21. © Reuters
TAIPEI -- Taiwan's longest-serving lawmaker has accused Beijing-leaning opposition parties of "selling out" the democracy to China, by attempting to undercut the new government just as the Chinese military runs drills encircling the island.