TAIPEI -- Taiwan's legislature adjourned Tuesday without approving sweeping bills to curtail the power of new President Lai Ching-te, after thousands of protesters gathered outside parliament to oppose the legislation.
Another attempt to pass legislation that curtails presidential power is expected Friday
Demonstrators gather outside Taiwan's Legislative Yuan during a parliamentary session in Taipei. © Reuters
TAIPEI -- Taiwan's legislature adjourned Tuesday without approving sweeping bills to curtail the power of new President Lai Ching-te, after thousands of protesters gathered outside parliament to oppose the legislation.