TAIPEI -- Taiwan's opposition parties struck a defiant tone and rejected the new government's request to reconsider their plan to vastly increase the legislature's power, paving the way for a battle with the judiciary and a large segment of civil society.
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Taiwan opposition rejects review of controversial legislative power bill
Ruling party expected to ask court to strike down provisions deemed unconstitutional
Lawmakers check the ballots in Taiwan's parliament on June 21, as the opposition-led chamber passed a controversial bill to enhance the legislature's power. © Reuters
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