Taiwan parliament approves bills aimed at curbing democratic protests

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Expanded parliamentary powers, according to supporters, are necessary to combat corruption; however, detractors worry that the rules may make the self-governing island more vulnerable to China’s influence, which claims the island as part of its territory read more During Tuesday's protracted session, party MPs tossed paper aircraft at the KMT, while the DPP draped banners that said, "oppose expanding power, support Taiwan" surrounding the main chamber of parliament On Tuesday, thousands of opponents demonstrated outside the legislature of Taiwan, shouting “defend democracy” as the legislature passed a number of divisive proposals to increase its authority. Expanded parliamentary powers, according to...