Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's visit to the air force in Taiwan comes as a significant event following his inauguration. Meanwhile, Taiwan's legislative body has recently made alterations that many believe are favorable to China and weaken the authority of the island's president, sparking discontent and demonstrations among the public.
The changes introduced by the opposition Nationalist Party and its allies are aimed at providing the legislature with more control over budget decisions, particularly defense spending, which has previously been obstructed by the party in what some perceive as concessions to China. However, there is uncertainty about the fate of these legislative adjustments, as they require approval either from the Executive Yuan or the president within a specified timeframe.
Protests have erupted outside the legislature as thousands of individuals express their opposition to the changes, leading to confrontations within the legislative chamber itself. The Nationalist Party, also referred to as the KMT, advocates for unification with China, while the Democratic Progressive Party, represented by President Lai Ching-te, supports Taiwan's independence from China, setting the stage for significant political tensions and power struggles within the country's governance.