Legislative Yuan.
unicameral national legislature of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 63
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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CCP's aggressive military posture and interference are causing domestic political trouble and threatening national development.Some support1 report
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The budget compilation process is underway, involving the Executive Yuan, Legislative Yuan, and the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics.Some support4 reports4 developments inside
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The executive branch failed to submit the budget proposal to the Legislative Yuan on time.Some support1 report
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Foreign Policy listed Taiwan’s legislature as incompetent.Some support1 report
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The Democratic Progressive Party and Lai Ching-te urged lawmakers to support a Ministry of National Defense drone procurement bill.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Legislative Yuan members protested votes on controversial legislative amendments on September 9, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Legislative Yuan used budget review to freeze salaries, and Chung Chia-pin argued that oversight is limited to political accountability.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Cabinet spent a budget that had been frozen despite legislative oversight.Some support1 report
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Ministry of Economic Affairs and Executive Yuan designate ministry for drone development while legislature slashes defense budget.Some support5 reports2 developments inside
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The Legislative Yuan passed the Virtual Asset Services Act, and the FSC is drafting supplementary regulations for Taiwan.Some support2 reports
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MOEA officials coordinate industry development, led by Cheng Li-chiun, as the Legislative Yuan passes a bill concerning defense funding.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Legislative Yuan amended the medical care act on August 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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The Legislative Yuan passed the central government budget, while the DPP expressed concern over funding cuts.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Beijing pressures Taiwan's Legislative Yuan to block military funding.Some support3 reports
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Amid Middle East tensions driving up natural gas prices, Taipower is urging government support to ease financial pressure, with the Legislative Yuan holding the final say on subsidies.Some support2 reports
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Executive Yuan proposes a budget to offset funding cuts made by the legislature.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Urging action against transnational repression by China, the DPP and local government bodies are calling for the establishment of legal frameworks in the Legislative Yuan.Some support3 reports
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Caucus whip performance is affecting the legislative function of the Legislative Yuan.Some support2 reports
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The national legislature oversees political discourse.Some support1 report
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A power outage revealed resilience shortcomings, which were compounded by budget issues regarding the replacement of old equipment.Some support1 report
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An amendment to the election law was introduced and influenced by the Kuomintang in the Legislative Yuan regarding national policy in Taiwan.Some support1 report
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Legislative Yuan passed an amendment regarding presidential eligibility on August 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Legislative Yuan passed an amendment to the Civil Code concerning inheritance law.Some support1 report
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Kim urged the Legislative Yuan on July 31, 2026, to pass a bill concerning drone development.Some support1 report
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The Democratic Progressive Party filed motions for reconsideration on July 31, 2026.Some support1 report
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On July 1, 2026, various events took place in Taiwan, including a presidential pardon for a woman, an incident in Tainan, and the advancement of a euthanasia referendum proposal by legislators.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Legislative Yuan is currently considering new energy resilience legislation, informed by a statement from a government minister.Some support1 report
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Cabinet approved amendments to the Sand and Gravel Excavation Act following an illegal mining case in Kaohsiung.Some support2 reports
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The Legislative Yuan and Central Election Commission debated election procedures and referendum issues.Some support4 reports
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The Legislative Yuan is reviewing the Executive Yuan's proposed procurement budget, with the Minister of National Defense involved.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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KMT proposes alternative defense budget plans and new reporting requirements for procurement above NT$100 million.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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The Central Election Commission appointed a new chair; the Central Weather Administration issued forecasts for Taiwan; and the Legislative Yuan held a plenary session.Some support4 reports
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A delegation from the Legislative Yuan discussed the efficacy of dialogue with China.Some support9 reports
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Defense procurement law moves to legislative review.Some support2 reports
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Executive Yuan submits budget proposals to legislature; review delays affect social welfare implementation.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Legislative Yuan has passed amendments to the Waste Disposal Act.Some support2 reports
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The Legislative Yuan condemned China for blocking President Lai's planned visit.Some support2 reports
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Executive Yuan proposed a pension increase via amendment, which is currently under review by the Legislative Yuan.Some support5 reports
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The Ministry of Labor (MOL) is considering expanding the scope of the Labor Standards Act to include new provisions aimed at addressing the declining birthrate in the country.Some support2 reports
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Around Legislative Yuan this week
News at the entities that move Legislative Yuan most-
Kuomintang StructuralThe Kuomintang and Democratic Progressive Party remain political rivals, while various institutions assess the state of Taiwan's democracy.Moves Legislative Yuan
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Taiwan StructuralDavid Perdue revealed during a Fox News interview that China demanded the US end military support to Taiwan.Moves Legislative Yuan
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Executive Yuan StructuralThe Executive Yuan approved a school security plan involving the K-12 Education Administration.Moves Legislative Yuan
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Beijing OperationalA Congressional Delegation condemned Beijing's new law regarding ethnic minorities.Moves Legislative Yuan
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cabinet OperationalThe Cabinet cleared a 3% Dearness Allowance hike for employees, citing rising inflation.Moves Legislative Yuan
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Cho Jung-tai OperationalTaiwan embraces advanced nuclear technologies globally, mirroring trends in the revival of nuclear power.Moves Legislative Yuan
Connections
The 40 strongest of 63, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Executive Yuan Structural
Executive Yuan proposes legislation and budgets, which are formally reviewed, regulated, and require approval from the Legislative Yuan.
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Fan Yun Structural
Fan Yun holds the formal position of DPP caucus secretary-general within the Legislative Yuan.
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Ministry of Health and Welfare Structural
The Legislative Yuan dictates the structural changes and oversight of the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
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Democratic Progressive Party Structural
DPP members function as legislators within the Legislative Yuan, actively participating in policy and legislative processes.
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Taiwan Structural
The Legislative Yuan functions as the national lawmaking and policy-setting body for the political entity of Taiwan.
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Wellington Koo Structural
one depends on the other
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Kuomintang Structural
Kuomintang functions as the dominant political majority bloc within the Legislative Yuan, controlling legislative outcomes and policy passage.
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TaiwanPlus Structural
The Legislative Yuan exercises formal oversight over TaiwanPlus's budgets and operational performance.
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Weng Hsiao-ling Structural
Weng Hsiao-ling functions as a legislator within the body, utilizing its powers for oversight.
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MOL Structural
one depends on the other
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cabinet Operational
The Cabinet and Legislative Yuan engage in procedural coordination, where the Cabinet proposes legislation and the Legislative Yuan approves, amends, or constrains executive actions.
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Beijing Operational
Beijing actively pressures and attempts to restrict the Legislative Yuan's political activities, while dialogue occasionally occurs.
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Labor Standards Act Structural
one depends on the other
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Starlink Structural
Starlink operates within a jurisdiction whose regulatory framework is shaped by the Legislative Yuan, which passes amendments affecting its operational status.
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Cho Jung-tai Operational
Cho Jung-tai, as an opposition lawmaker, actively uses the Legislative Yuan platform to engage in political oversight and challenge the government.
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Ministry of National Defense Structural
The Legislative Yuan exercises structural control over the Ministry of National Defense through the review and allocation of the defense budget.
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Public Television Service Structural
The Legislative Yuan exercises control over the operational budget of the Public Television Service.
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Fu Kun-chi Operational
Fu Kun-chi's role as caucus whip directly influences the legislative function of the Legislative Yuan.
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Lai Ching-te Operational
Lai Ching-te actively influences the Legislative Yuan to support specific policy bills and government packages.
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Referendum Act Structural
The Referendum Act defines requirements for public votes, operating under the authority of the Legislative Yuan.
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Democratic Progressive Party Structural
The Democratic Progressive Party functions as a constituent political entity operating within the legislative body of the Legislative Yuan.
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COOPER Operational
The individual is involved in the legislative body's work as it prepares for potential geopolitical conflicts with China.
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Michael You Operational
Michael You advises the Legislative Yuan on the viability of referendum proposals.
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National Assembly Operational
The two legislative bodies maintain an established friendship group dedicated to bilateral exchange and functional cooperation.
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Kim Operational
Kim is actively advocating for the Legislative Yuan to consider and pass bills related to drone technology.
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Central Election Commission Structural
The Central Election Commission reviews referendums that are approved by the Legislative Yuan.
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Control Yuan Structural
The Legislative Yuan exercises its power through budget review, which dictates the operational budget and salary structure of the Control Yuan.
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Kung Ming-hsin Operational
A Minister informed lawmakers in the Legislative Yuan regarding the policy basis.
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Mainland Affairs Council Transactional
The Mainland Affairs Council commissioned a report that formally cited officials from the Legislative Yuan.
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Ministry of Economic Affairs Structural
The Legislative Yuan reviews bills and policies related to the Ministry of Economic Affairs' domain.
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Central Election Commission Structural
The Central Election Commission processes and validates the actions of the Legislative Yuan regarding the referendum.
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Foreign Policy Mentioned together
Foreign Policy assessed the Legislative Yuan as incompetent.
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CCP Shared context
The relationship is based on shared geopolitical context, as evidenced by a single observation regarding A's internal political challenges.
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American Enterprise Institute Shared context
The two entities share context regarding defense spending strategy and policy analysis.
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Taipei Shared context
The Legislative Yuan is located in Taipei, serving as its operational base.
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Heilbronn Mentioned together
A single snapshot mentions a proposed special act regarding uncrewed vehicle funding, potentially involving the Legislative Yuan.
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House Mentioned together
The individual (House member) has expressed political support for the operational context of the Legislative Yuan (Taiwan).
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Amnesty International Taiwan Shared context
Amnesty International Taiwan conducts activities in the vicinity of the Legislative Yuan in Taipei.
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Chung Chia-pin Operational
Chung Chia-pin argues regarding the limits of political accountability and oversight by the Legislative Yuan.
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Johnny Chiang Structural
Johnny Chiang served as the presiding officer during a plenary session of the Legislative Yuan.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
7 events- The DPP expelled members seeking office in Changhua County and began monitoring legislative documents for espionage risks.
- CCP's aggressive military posture and interference are causing domestic political trouble and threatening national development.
- The executive branch failed to submit the budget proposal to the Legislative Yuan on time.
- Foreign Policy listed Taiwan’s legislature as incompetent.
- Legislative Yuan members protested votes on controversial legislative amendments on September 9, 2026.
- The Cabinet spent a budget that had been frozen despite legislative oversight.
- The Legislative Yuan passed the Virtual Asset Services Act, and the FSC is drafting supplementary regulations for Taiwan.
August 2026
15 events- The budget compilation process is underway, involving the Executive Yuan, Legislative Yuan, and the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics.
- The Legislative Yuan used budget review to freeze salaries, and Chung Chia-pin argued that oversight is limited to political accountability.
- MOEA officials coordinate industry development, led by Cheng Li-chiun, as the Legislative Yuan passes a bill concerning defense funding.
- Legislative Yuan amended the medical care act on August 1, 2026.
- The Legislative Yuan passed the central government budget, while the DPP expressed concern over funding cuts.
- Beijing pressures Taiwan's Legislative Yuan to block military funding.
- Amid Middle East tensions driving up natural gas prices, Taipower is urging government support to ease financial pressure, with the Legislative Yuan holding the final say on subsidies.
- Urging action against transnational repression by China, the DPP and local government bodies are calling for the establishment of legal frameworks in the Legislative Yuan.
- Caucus whip performance is affecting the legislative function of the Legislative Yuan.
- The national legislature oversees political discourse.
- A power outage revealed resilience shortcomings, which were compounded by budget issues regarding the replacement of old equipment.
- An amendment to the election law was introduced and influenced by the Kuomintang in the Legislative Yuan regarding national policy in Taiwan.
- Legislative Yuan passed an amendment regarding presidential eligibility on August 1, 2026.
- Legislative Yuan passed an amendment to the Civil Code concerning inheritance law.
- Kim urged the Legislative Yuan on July 31, 2026, to pass a bill concerning drone development.
July 2026
7 events- The Democratic Progressive Party and Lai Ching-te urged lawmakers to support a Ministry of National Defense drone procurement bill.
- Ministry of Economic Affairs and Executive Yuan designate ministry for drone development while legislature slashes defense budget.
- The Democratic Progressive Party filed motions for reconsideration on July 31, 2026.
- On July 1, 2026, various events took place in Taiwan, including a presidential pardon for a woman, an incident in Tainan, and the advancement of a euthanasia referendum proposal by legislators.
- The Legislative Yuan is currently considering new energy resilience legislation, informed by a statement from a government minister.
- Cabinet approved amendments to the Sand and Gravel Excavation Act following an illegal mining case in Kaohsiung.
- The Legislative Yuan and Central Election Commission debated election procedures and referendum issues.
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June 2026
11 events- Executive Yuan proposes a budget to offset funding cuts made by the legislature.
- The Legislative Yuan is reviewing the Executive Yuan's proposed procurement budget, with the Minister of National Defense involved.
- KMT proposes alternative defense budget plans and new reporting requirements for procurement above NT$100 million.
- The Central Election Commission appointed a new chair; the Central Weather Administration issued forecasts for Taiwan; and the Legislative Yuan held a plenary session.
- A delegation from the Legislative Yuan discussed the efficacy of dialogue with China.
- Defense procurement law moves to legislative review.
- Executive Yuan submits budget proposals to legislature; review delays affect social welfare implementation.
- The Legislative Yuan has passed amendments to the Waste Disposal Act.
- The Legislative Yuan condemned China for blocking President Lai's planned visit.
- Executive Yuan proposed a pension increase via amendment, which is currently under review by the Legislative Yuan.
- The Ministry of Labor (MOL) is considering expanding the scope of the Labor Standards Act to include new provisions aimed at addressing the declining birthrate in the country.