TAIPEI, Dec 25 — Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen urged parliament today to have more discussion on a proposed anti-infiltration bill which the government says is needed to combat Chinese influence and has been condemned by the main opposition and Beijing. The legislation is part of a years-long...
Wednesday, 25 Dec 2019 04:52 PM MYTTAIPEI, Dec 25 — Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen urged parliament today to have more discussion on a proposed anti-infiltration bill which the government says is needed to combat Chinese influence and has been condemned by the main opposition and Beijing.
Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party has begun a renewed push for the legislation, ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections on Jan. 11, and it could be passed before the end of the year. Speaking at a policy presentation on live television, Tsai said other democracies around the world had either already passed or were looking at passing such legislation to prevent Chinese interference in their internal affairs.
But some people at home think this “democratic protection net” is a provocation and akin to martial law, she added.Those who have concerns about the law need to detail exactly what those concerns are and not just sprout empty phrases against it, Tsai said.“I believe that in the Legislative Yuan, as long as everyone sits down and has a good talk, there will be plenty of time and space for everyone to have a thorough discussion.
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