Politics

KMT Lawmakers Propose Referendum on Caning for Major Crimes

Taipei: Lawmakers from the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) on Monday announced their plans to initiate a campaign for a referendum proposing caning as a punishment for individuals convicted of significant offenses, including large-scale fraud, child abuse…

President Lai Reiterates 4 Pillars of Peace at Nylon Cheng Memorial

New taipei: President Lai Ching-te on Tuesday reiterated his “Four Pillars of Peace” action plan at a memorial marking the 37th anniversary of Nylon Cheng’s death, saying the activist’s sacrifice helped awaken Taiwan’s democratic transformation.

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