Attempt to unseat 24 ‘pro-China’ opposition politicians in Taiwan fails

Voters reject all the recall motions in a DPP-backed bid to unseat opposition MPs and gain a legislative majority

An unprecedented attempt in Taiwan to unseat 24 pro-China" opposition politicians and give a parliamentary majority to the ruling party has failed, with voters in every seat rejecting the notion.

Polls opened on Saturday morning for the first 24 of 31 targeted electorates, with voters asked to agree or disagree with a proposal to recall the local legislator and hold a byelection.