Protesters react to the passing of controversial bills outside of the Legislative Yuan building in Taipei yesterday. DPP lawmakers had waved bubble tea-shaped torches, shouting: “Brush your teeth, your breath stinks” at their KMT colleagues, a reference to what they said are opposition lies about the bill. Democratic Progressive Party lawmakers, front rows, protest at the Legislative Yuan in Taipei yesterday. Photo: Wang Yi-sung, Taipei TimesThe KMT holds 52 seats in the 113-seat legislature, while the TPP has eight and the DPP has 51. Protesters have dubbed their movement the “Blue Bird Action” — named after the road next to the Legislative Yuan in Taipei where they gathered.

Source: Taipei Times May 28, 2024 17:13 UTC