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Taiwan is holding a controversial recall vote targeting over 30 lawmakers, primarily from the opposition Kuomintang party, accused of being pro-China. This unprecedented vote, stemming from the Bluebird movement, aims to shift the balance of power in the legislature, currently dominated by the opposition. The vote follows political deadlock between the ruling DPP and the opposition, sparking intense debate and large-scale protests from both sides. While the Kuomintang denies accusations of being influenced by Beijing, the recall vote has deeply divided Taiwanese society.

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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 1 original report from BBC.