Taiwan opposition passes contentious bill to empower legislature

Constitutional crisis looms as KMT and TPP draw rebuke from lawyers

Lawmakers take part in a legislative session in Taipei on May 28. The opposition's efforts to force through controversial bills have prompted raucous scenes and even physical violence. © Reuters

THOMPSON CHAU, Contributing writer

May 28, 2024 13:24 JST

Updated on May 28, 2024 20:45 JST

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's opposition parties on Tuesday forced through a contentious bill to enhance the powers of the legislature, setting the stage for a high-stakes confrontation with President Lai Ching-te's government, protesters and potentially the courts.