On July 26, Taiwan will set a new record for a developed democracy, holding recall referendums for 24 opposition legislators as well as one opposition mayor. This is nothing to be proud of; the mass recalls of more than a fifth of Taiwan’s legislature are the latest sign of a political crisis that has largely gone unnoticed internationally.

Saturday’s democratic showdown will test whether anti-Beijing sentiment remains defining force in island’s polarised politics.

As Taiwanese voters prepare to head to the polls to decide the fate of two dozen opposition lawmakers on Saturday, TaiwanPlus takes a look at the history of Taiwan’s recall movements.

In less than 24 hours, Taiwan’s voters will head to the polls to decide the fate of two dozen opposition lawmakers. Both the pro- and anti-recall camps are making their final push for support.

Firm Also Highlighted for Sovereign Wealth Strategy in Earlier CoverageNEW YORK, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Taiwan undergoes a historic wave of civic action known as the “Great Recall,” U.S.