The Nationalists, advocating unification with China, gained a single-seat majority in January elections, while the presidency went to pro-independence Lai Ching-te. Thousands protested the changes, and legislative debates turned contentious with shouting and pushing.
![Supporters of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) gather in front of the legislative building in Taipei, Taiwan, Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Supporters of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) gather in front of the legislative building in Taipei, Taiwan, Tuesday, May 28, 2024.](https://static.euronews.com/articles/stories/08/46/43/46/1200x675_cmsv2_322ee13c-7c18-539e-81fd-72f648c25e10-8464346.jpg)
Video. Taiwan legislature passes pro-China changes
The Nationalists, advocating unification with China, gained a single-seat majority in January elections, while the presidency went to pro-independence Lai Ching-te. Thousands protested the changes, and legislative debates turned contentious with shouting and pushing.