DPP's move undermines people's will in Taiwan, experts say

By rejecting an attempt to recall opposition lawmakers, voters in Taiwan have demonstrated that the Democratic Progressive Party's political manipulation goes against the will of the people, who simply want peace and communication, experts said.

The Chinese Kuomintang party scored a sweeping victory in Saturday's vote, retaining all 24 seats and thwarting a bid to reshape the balance of power in the local legislature in Taiwan, where the KMT and the Taiwan People's Party, a smaller opposition party, currently hold a narrow majority.

The 113-seat Taiwan legislature comprises 52 members from the KMT, 51 from the DPP, eight from the TPP and two independents.