PoliticsTaiwan’s ‘three major referendums’: What is being put to a vote and why is the threshold so high?
Taiwan is set to hold votes on introducing judicial caning, scrapping its non-nuclear energy policy and earmarking traffic-fine revenue. The ballots are expected to coincide with local elections. A proposal must win more yes than no votes and secure at least one-quarter of eligible voters—about 4.89 million based on the 2024 electorate. Analysts warn that lower barriers and short preparation periods leave too little room for public debate.
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BBC Chinese★★★☆☆2026-08-21 08:23Original
Taiwan’s ‘three major referendums’: What is being put to a vote and why is the threshold so high?
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