Fight breaks out in Taiwanese parliament over chamber reforms

A scuffle broke out in the Taiwanese parliament days before the president-elect, Lai Ching-te, takes office without a legislative majority.
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The opposition wants to give parliament greater scrutiny powers over the government, including a controversial proposal to criminalise officials who are deemed to make false statements in parliament. The ruling Democratic Progressive party has accused the opposition of improperly trying to force through the proposals without the customary consultation process in what they call 'an unconstitutional abuse of power'.
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[@jon.p.]

When Taiwanese politicians say 'we fight for you' to their constituents they really meant it.

[@user-wq4fb7zt8y]

Taiwan has a two-party system, so it is only a party struggle and has nothing to do with the truth of the incident.

[@2pac1307]

Oh yeah

[@christophers2937]

One of my Taiwanese friend told me that this fight that breaks up usually is preplanned. The constituents especially the older people felt that it meant the Assemblyman is fighting for you

[@jon.p.]

@@christophers2937 i have an idea. There should be a Celebrity Deathmatch spinoff where its only politicians that would be featured.

[@user-gj8nd8br6p]

骗别人可以，可是千万不要骗自己

[@rayfan8903]

Politicians playing WWE.

[@22martinez1]

Still better than the actual WWE.

[@apt62]

Former Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr. Lee “ democracy will only bring regression!”

[@KosiEkemiri-rb8ct]

​@@22martinez1yea whatever u say matinez 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ravenwei0117]

Please be informed: The real game of expanding powers in the legislature should be to expose arms dealers, the US military, and US military aid programs in the Legislative Yuan. The construction projects in Eastern Taiwan are allowing Chinese funds and personnel to enter the hinterland of our national defense. All of this is paving the way for Xi Jinping's annexation of Taiwan by 2027. From the beginning, this has nothing to do with Taiwan's financial, livelihood, fairness, or justice. This marks the beginning of the second Cold War and a new axis of evil in the East Asian theater. Considering the joint statement issued by China and Russia yesterday, it seems that the activities of CPP around the world are intensifying.

[@Inceldetector6144]

So funny statement 😂

[@Holycryptonite47]

That women on the left at 0:19 tried to hit a guy with a phone and midway realised this is not worth it.

[@shizukanime]

Timing failed her 😂

[@carlosnievas1220]

Who does she think she is? Paul E. Dangerously?

[@Spirit_of_Indus_Valley]

😂😂

[@aburayhan2715]

😂😂😂 thanks for your fastidious video screening

[@oliveboy4492]

Lol

[@sitisarah826]

Kids in school : fight fight fight !!

[@Flamont]

If my country were like this, I would never stop watching the sessions on the congress channel.

[@peabase]

You'll be surprised to hear that Taiwan is deemed more democratic than your country.

[@JinghisKhan]

Preach. If C-SPAN was like this, I'd have it on 24/7.

[@user-bi8ko7kc6h]

🤣 the TW news channels actually had live streaming all day for this event.

[@adambakas13]

Well...we did have that whole Jan 6th thing, I guess that was pretty funny.

[@pran_kuco]

Ture

[@madedewalter8087]

True democracy

[@adamdaniel8909]

Thats why i like democracy and im not joking...

[@Strawberryknight]

That's not democracy. This is barbaric.

[@adlerzwei]

​@@adamdaniel8909Same. People get so passionate about their country.

[@chinavirus841]

@@adamdaniel8909democracy is a show for people

[@cheezit9421]

@@adlerzweiIt is not about their country, it is about their political career.

[@Babak699]

Governments = corporations no matter what country

[@ShakakuKoruna420]

👍👍👍

[@mathew3267]

Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting!

[@redmenacingbirb2492]

Bro took equal rights equal fights a little too seriously 💀💀

[@travel4yourself]

No he didn't.

[@redmenacingbirb2492]

@@travel4yourself yes he did

[@travel4yourself]

@@redmenacingbirb2492 No, he didn't.

[@redmenacingbirb2492]

@@travel4yourself ok ok you win

[@travel4yourself]

@@redmenacingbirb2492 Win what?

[@danieltan2270]

The lady with a helmet is a lawmaker too. She certainly came prepared.

[@jennychuang808]

She is crazy

[@c-h-c-c4944]

​@@jennychuang808他是我國離中共最近的離島（距離）選出的立法委員，家中有這些東西很正常吧(笑)😅😂😅

[@user-jq2xp8bl5u]

😄😅😆

[@tednguyen7258]

why u call your people crazy...lol

[@marinakl1]

😂😂😂😂

[@leethstarwatcher]

Well... that's embarrassing.

[@fredchen2763]

It is never embarrassing for a country to have legislators who fight for the rights and interests of its people. The male legislator's party is striving to prevent the pro-China party, represented by the female legislator, from forcibly passing a bill that infringes on human rights and jeopardizes national security. He is fighting for Taiwan's democracy and freedom. If you prefer a parliament without dissenting opinions, please refer to China's National People's Congress, where people's rights perish in the peaceful and unanimous votes of the assembly.

[@leethstarwatcher]

@@fredchen2763 Fred, it was escalation to physical confrontation that was embarrassing, in a chamber that should be far more sober and professional. That said, we sincerely hope the pro-China party loses their political influence entirely in that parliament.

[@ThepursuitofHappiness-fb8iy]

Say the American

[@leethstarwatcher]

@@ThepursuitofHappiness-fb8iy Or anyone who cares for freedom and independence.

[@rodolfopina6043]

In the 21 second mark, the hot girl took out her cellphone and tried to hit someone with it but missed. This could be a felony?

[@lilacangelblue2404]

She swung but missed, so attempted misdemeanor

[@Asvnaro]

All’s fair in politics and war…

[@tungtung8327]

I'm Taiwanese. I promise you it's completely fine. I've never seen a fight in Congress or been sentenced to criminal law.

[@ryanw531]

"This is MADNESS!" "This is politics."

[@Wilson24678]

This is the system that they desperately sell to mainland China and the rest of the world.

[@emmanuelkimaro2520]

Pirates

[@mattthomas9049]

Madness? THIS IS SPARTA!

[@catsozen]

"Politics? THIS. IS. TAIWAAAAANNN!!!"

[@themanfromdystopia807]

It's another US backed democracy in actionQ

[@boydagger2236]

Politicians in our country are either too old too lazy to do this

[@willylao5430]

😂😂😂

[@beegreen249]

Or, hear me out..... Maybe they are too mature to try that.

[@Ari-ek1dx]

Nah​@@beegreen249

[@MapleMaf1a]

​@@beegreen249 what bs fairytale world do you live in?

[@Azarath_Metrion_Zinthos]

​@@beegreen249have u ever seen a mature politician anywhere? 😂...

[@aarengraves9962]

i love how they are just wrestling instead of serving punches here and there.

[@DarkKnight-rh1uj]

Where to watch the full fight?

[@dohss]

tons of stream by Taiwanese news channels

[@brian122812]

You can't deny that they're passionate

[@user-rt5uh8pd3i]

Literally 😂👏👏

[@bulldogfightingforfreedom]

They are so corrupt ‘

[@jonlaurenzreyes1902]

​@@bulldogfightingforfreedom Atleast they are not poor country, mine is is not only corrupt but also poor

[@teoric2216]

​@@jonlaurenzreyes1902 Mine too! high five bro! ✋😂

[@kugelfansmith8666]

​@@jonlaurenzreyes1902what is your country? Indonesia? 😂

[@lemonosharky3338]

this is one of the calmer ones

[@busterzigler7530]

😂😂😂😂

[@f0gGenx]

Yep, at least no chairs were thrown this time

[@sahal05x]

Even UFC champions got confused 😮😮

[@DonLeStudio]

did that woman try to bash a person w/ her phone!??

[@ami679]

Elizabeth Swan:"this is madness " Cap. Jack Sparrow : " no, this is Politics"

[@ZeAnderson-en4qu]

Holy moly I just rewatched it last night

[@douglasakosah2127]

Exactly what i was about to say. Just watched it though

[@MsCarringtonsYoutube]

No this is Patrick !

[@angelofdeath275]

and it always resorts to fights lol

[@Suviasi]

For Taiwanese parliament this is pretty common, just another day at the office 😊

[@Strawberryknight]

But this is not what democracy is. If anyone resorts to violence in parliament, they can do much worse outside the parliament. This is why there is no hope in Taiwan.

[@gelinrefira]

@@Strawberryknight It's bourgeois democracy, that's why it doesn't actually work.

[@kenkoon]

Not common in these days until DPP becomes minority in the parliament. They always resort to violence when they can't win.

[@jimmylam9846]

@@Strawberryknight No, you are wrong! they could have dinner together later on pretending nothing had happened.

[@ravenwei0117]

Please be informed: The real game of expanding powers in the legislature should be to expose arms dealers, the US military, and US military aid programs in the Legislative Yuan. The construction projects in Eastern Taiwan are allowing Chinese funds and personnel to enter the hinterland of our national defense. All of this is paving the way for Xi Jinping's annexation of Taiwan by 2027. From the beginning, this has nothing to do with Taiwan's financial, livelihood, fairness, or justice. This marks the beginning of the second Cold War and a new axis of evil in the East Asian theater. Considering the joint statement issued by China and Russia yesterday, it seems that the activities of CPP around the world are intensifying.

[@theinthanhlan2047]

why did this happen?

[@anshwaghela3907]

Uganda Politicians : We have the best Parliament fights! Taiwanese Politicians : Hold my beer!!

[@shahhedhussain]

Just imagine this scene at the UK parliament Rishi Vs Starmer 😂😂

[@Nubiiiiiaaaaaaa]

It’s right around the corner, once the truth comes out about Kate? They’re done!

[@sheikhsadab]

I'd watch that on pay per view 😂😂

[@rajbiswas249]

Go to Palestine

[@mrinalbisht4212]

@@Nubiiiiiaaaaaaa what truth about Kate, please explain?

[@shanaazabrahams1319]

I have nothing to add. You said it all

[@jklee5419]

That is very democractic.

[@gazacao2007]

就差沒有帶炸彈！帶槍了

[@darth.severu5]

@@gazacao2007 我覺得應該標配武士刀

[@blue_butterfly436]

@@gazacao2007 seeing youtube in VN great

[@voofongting9083]

❤❤👍

[@dirkgoldman1155]

As a tourist I thought Taiwan of being very peaceful. Seeing this now is a bit shocking 😳

[@akapasokopo]

What???

[@sedrickhamani7843]

What's the reason for the fighting please I really want to know

[@user-pr5hg8qo2r]

Because Taiwan's opposition parties, the Kuomintang and the People's Party (which are not in power but hold a majority in parliament), are pushing Congress to expand its power in an attempt to check and balance the power of the president (Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party).

[@SerMikee]

its a normal day in taiwanese politics

[@warsonggulch6998]

Bringing shame to china

[@user-ed1le7uo2r]

是的！這在台灣很常發生，是超級擂台賽😅

[@DeepztBlu]

@@warsonggulch6998 lol, this would never go down in China, only in a democracy with opposing parties.

[@Xgil2Play]

Free entertainment with politics as intermissions? Count me in.

[@shohan282]

Where can i watch the full Movie?

[@sheikhsadab]

Underrated comment 😂😂

[@kelelala]

porbhub you are welcome

[@simplythebest9263]

Just look around.

[@anthonyzabala2093]

We are tangled

[@nightfury1591]

This is real democracy.

[@BuoBuoLi]

It's almost midnight now & they're all still in the parliament trying to pass the law (& trying to stop it passing) (Except the ones who got injured during the fight)

[@jimmylam9846]

filibuster....

[@Justnobodyintw]

Shame on DDP!

[@cuixue-rs3mi]

xiami law?

[@giovanna7480]

DPP ones were sent to ER, then went home right after, but KMT one who was former prosecutor, went back to fight with his teammate.

[@864038swimmer]

Shame on KMT and TPP

[@feelin_fine]

A parliamentary tradition here, for some reason.

[@yaoweichang4586]

After this fight and the law passing, these will become history

[@josh1212121]

So...where was the fight?

[@RafqiAzhalia]

India Parliament : Finally a worthy opponent, our battle will be legendary

[@thehellyousay]

i believe this is what is referred to as "robust debate".

[@gydratv372]

Ну не в Грузии жоще! 🤔👌

[@ya2u]

Everybody was kung fu fighting

[@22martinez1]

"Those cats were fast as lightning."🤣

[@clairee4939]

@@22martinez1 in fact it was a little bit fright’ning 😅

[@GANGHOONYT]

LITTLE BIT FRIGHTENING!!!!

[@ravenwei0117]

Please be informed: The real game of expanding powers in the legislature should be to expose arms dealers, the US military, and US military aid programs in the Legislative Yuan. The construction projects in Eastern Taiwan are allowing Chinese funds and personnel to enter the hinterland of our national defense. All of this is paving the way for Xi Jinping's annexation of Taiwan by 2027. From the beginning, this has nothing to do with Taiwan's financial, livelihood, fairness, or justice. This marks the beginning of the second Cold War and a new axis of evil in the East Asian theater. Considering the joint statement issued by China and Russia yesterday, it seems that the activities of CPP around the world are intensifying.

[@Qresmaidapa]

🤣

[@Suryavlogs697]

POLITICIANS ❌ WRESTLERS ✅

[@nasirsadik4555]

beEEEEEEhave children of the parliament !!!

[@phantom21ize]

And I thought American politics was wild!

[@jimmylam9846]

Because they are serving the same master !

[@user-bi8ko7kc6h]

@@simonsimon1814but guns aren’t that rare in Taiwan. Lots of Taiwanese do have guns. If I remember correctly a store got shot over 50 shots yesterday.

[@simonsimon1814]

@@user-bi8ko7kc6h Of course people have guns illegally anywhere. Compared to US, situation is not as bad . You cited a single incident in Taiwan, I can cite a 100 cases which happen everyday in the US.

[@PrincetoonsYT]

same

[@c-h-c-c4944]

​@@simonsimon1814我不知你們國家是否也像台灣這樣貪污很嚴重，甚至我們民間有個說法「貪污沒關係，有作點事情就好」😅😅

[@A.L.765]

Dude hit a double leg on that lady

[@Mythowars]

She had zero takedown defense she’s gotta work on that

[@fajarkurniawan9434]

Equal Right - Equal Fight

[@TheSongofSaya]

​@@fajarkurniawan9434damn right! hahaha

[@decidingpaper6324]

@@MythowarsTDD stat is on zero 😂

[@msunje9862]

@@fajarkurniawan9434how ? He did that unprovoked

[@JustiisLeague]

0:18 girl smiling and trying to gently swat someone with a cellphone

[@skudzag737]

Meanwhile in my country, all politicians are just sleeping in the middle of serious discussion about national developments and for the sake of PEOPLE.

[@kipberger5803]

Misleading. They weren’t fight for chamber reform but the discussion of the reforms before approval, their rights. The majority went straight to approval before the legislation was finalized, distributed, reviewed, and discussed.

[@angelofdeath275]

thank you for context.

[@leetony5162]

Actually that reform was base on the DPP old reform back in the day , and when the opposition party made the new reform and DPP goes nuts and try whether they can to stop it happening as everyone seeing now. If DPP being serious they can complete that reform during the past 8 years already , they are the party who has the most vote back then.

[@leetony5162]

Plus : the DPP even try to rob the staff of Legislature for the reform official documents

[@kevin1294]

@@leetony5162Im sorry, but can you explain it more about the detail of this reform? The opposition is KMT, right?

[@Booster85]

In the voice of Jim Ross, its STONE COLD ITS STONE COLD 😂

[@qidongxu7339]

And a guy tackled a woman. Yes, it's just like WWE

[@ahmedshaharyarejaz9886]

Randy Orton slithering....WATCH OUT! WATCH OUT!!!

[@fabr1cated]

😂😂😂

[@ahmedshaharyarejaz9886]

@@fabr1cated Spear! Spear! Spear!

[@rasheedg258]

Lol

[@erickbravo5800]

I want to know what the reforms were

[@weic85]

Some things just never change.

[@johnnythao]

I think this is like the 3rd time in my life where I've seen a video of a Taiwanese Chamber brawl. Well in a way, you can clearly see that everybody(deeply) cares about what's going on within the country, especially with a potential war breaking out from the Mainland just over the horizon.

[@kevinwu6030]

you spoke like a eight-year-old. They don't fight when there was no camera, don't you know?

[@lingchendeai]

他们只关心自己的选票

[@Islam-Unraveled]

Chinese*

[@pianoclassic498]

Democracy??

[@_F_Y_]

that's what they say.

[@bennysetiawan7186]

Demo crazy 😂😅😢

[@Wilson24678]

The western one, yes.

[@by-926]

Says who CCP supporters 😂

[@themanfromdystopia807]

US backed "super democracy"!!!

[@weird_donut114]

And I thought Malaysia's parliament cursing each other is wild

[@guardian860]

You guys can also watch the Japanese version of this.

[@zahrinafauhani7775]

Indonesian too

[@mookieyoe]

This is pretty shameful tbh

[@adamdaniel8909]

They've been doing this many times...

[@thelaststraw1467]

do you even realise what the context is? being ignorant is whats shameful. being emotional over an authoritarian regime crippling your nation's democracy is the least shameful thing i can imagine

[@colin1235421]

Have a look at south african parliament... that is shameful.

[@dalexisfantasy]

​@@thelaststraw1467explain me, what is happening?

[@thelaststraw1467]

@@dalexisfantasy lol nothing im messing with everyone

[@cypher6083]

If there is supposed to be a legitimate government in that room I don't see one.

[@monkeyking-self-proclaimed7050]

Anyone know where I can watch the full fight?

[@spudspuddy]

always they act like kids, very immature

[@dedotdedot7365]

They're premature adults 😂 !

[@wunclerlaufenbumcorneliusu7047]

Nah, this is what happens when words fail. Produces better results.

[@_Aeon_]

At least they didn't use walking cannes like in the old days in U.S. House.

[@c-h-c-c4944]

他們好像在玩戰略遊戲一樣，執政黨攻佔主席台，反對黨保護主席台讓程序進行

[@yeeetingrespectfully7592]

@@_Aeon_ ill do you one better, At least they didn't get on all 4s like in the old days during imperial china

[@SailorGreenTea]

Democracy is amazing

[@hwago123]

What was this scuffle over?

[@GregorSamsa000]

The entire world has gone nuts 😂

[@forbaldo1]

I think the slime from Ghostbusters is oozing up everywhere

[@electro_sykes]

Welcome to the circus

[@Wapak95]

It already did, from the very beginning

[@fishitch0321]

They have been doing this for more than 40years.

[@tygaclericuzio4130]

Welcome To Roman Politics.

[@FootballChapp]

Absolutely embarrassing.

[@luisgabrieldelmo772]

They have been doing this for the last 10 years.

[@chengjiang9482]

No, the Taiwanese are proud of it. They think it's an expression of democracy. You can see their justification in the comments.

[@ck-bs2ms]

@@luisgabrieldelmo772thank you DPP hahahahah

[@ck-bs2ms]

The president doesn't care and doesn't know what to do.... 60% is pro China hahahahahhaha

[@Cantforgetsiena]

Actually it’s not! They are fighting with their life to protect Taiwan’s democracy! The reforms, proposed by the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP), "exceed the bounds of those found in constitutional democracies around the world, subvert the rule of law and parliamentary procedures," the statement said. Quoted by Ex-AIT directorand two dozen academics!

[@user-ow4es8ds5z]

Someone probably lost the receipt for dry cleaning

[@skhanvlogs]

Its just royal rumble, wait for the wrestlemania

[@ceanorpilla5540]

Why can't Americam congress be this exciting?

[@BSnicks]

Old men cannot fight.

[@willywonka4340]

We have Jerry Springer and Maury Pulvich for that 😆

[@thepotatoofheaven]

a bunch of old people with alzheimers forgot how to fight and just roll over when conflict happens

[@lelunie]

Lol, the old run American.

[@ceanorpilla5540]

@@willywonka4340 biden: Let's ready to mumble!!!

[@ken07220]

What is even more shameful is that the police officers responsible for security were assaulted by these Legislative Council Members, who claimed that it was the police officers who were blocking their way

[@kellyhou9594]

DPP should feel ashamed of themselves. Police is there for their duty.

[@stephenlin4002]

The police were blocking the DPP members. If you are a Taiwanese and really watch live streaming feed in the chamber you would know. The KMT members are some of the worst politicians who share ties with the mafia and they were trying to pass an unconstitutional bill. It wasn’t chamber reform it was corruption.

[@c-h-c-c4944]

甚至是媒體和議事人員也被DPP攻擊，不說還以為回到70年前

[@femjojo8641]

呵 幫北京做事的能當台灣國會議員 也算人類的奇蹟了。

[@LINBLUE1001]

Actually is not, the KMT party have much more power in police system. They ask the media take the picture maked the news, and named it liked the DDP party are offence. It's not easy to said what happened cause the KMT party have the resource in school system, police system, media company (which used be own by KMT goverment during 1953~ 2005). Not metion about that CHINA goverment use their dirty hand to block down our Diplomacy and Economic with the world.

[@zakzak24]

imagine someone going out to use the toilet and coming back to this

[@Bfkcjscbsnjc]

0:12 is he saying "GODZILLA"?

[@fakech]

Bruh 😂

[@imfriedchicken]

2024 TAIWAN parliament edition is little boring tbh !

[@flyingpig3297]

No one talks about a man attacking a woman almost using wrestling techniques. Shameful!

[@eufrosniad994]

They were aiming for true equality 😅

[@LWgiveacloserlook]

They also hit security guards, slapping another guy’s face, attacked a 70+ old man , that’s how far DPP can go just to stop the other two parties from reforming which the reform were promised by DPP themselves 8 years ago

[@ThatGuy-lv7hf]

Conservative endorsed attacks on woman. They mask it as equality

[@turingcs2001]

He apologized several times afterwards.

[@LWgiveacloserlook]

@@turingcs2001 you think an apology for that kind of behavior is enough?

[@LubokIncome]

Malaysian parliament: *the loudest mockery and yelling in malls screaming* Taiwanese parliament: 💪🏋️‍♂️🤜🤕🤬

[@sppj3140]

And they say our politicians are crazy

[@handle_1969]

“Everybody was kung fu fighting”

[@pili200601]

Taiwan government is more funny than the professional entertainment show.

[@ftnwo3046]

Imagine trying to catch Jackie Chan in that?

[@peteryeung111]

These scenes were quite common in the 80s…can’t believe it’s still happening today

[@dragonfly02490]

You have to wear a helmet to work.

[@c-h-c-c4944]

他是金門縣的立法委員，也是台灣抵抗中國第一線的地方，家裡放個頭盔很正常吧（笑😂😂）

[@user-hc2eq6cg7n]

@@c-h-c-c4944 不是喔 她有動過腦手術

[@dashong8912]

AH this is how true democracy should look like.🤣

[@charleschoi7620]

Make sure it dose not spread out.

[@c-h-c-c4944]

我懷疑你在諷刺我們但我沒有證據😂😂（笑）

[@user-oz7ik6xs8x]

@@c-h-c-c4944 不然學習包子：有沒有人反對？ "沒有!" "沒有!" "沒有!" 習包子：好，沒有反對，通過！ 有比較民主嗎？

[@user-dy1ni9ys5e]

@@user-oz7ik6xs8x 所以你的认知只有这些。在TG，所有分歧都在会前得到解决，会议是统一思想执行决定，不是探讨问题。

[@chengjiang9482]

🤣👉🤡，整天喊民主喊的。对对对，全世界就你最民主了，继续打，全世界当猴看。 everybody look here, a Taiwanese said, "Nevertheless, our democracy is still superior. It's no problem for our members to fight in the parliament, because this is our democracy, and it's still much better than everyone else."

[@Rebander1549]

Even the women were duking it out!! Wow!! That's a lot of anger 💢!! 😮

[@mitchelldenysschen3224]

“Everybody was Kung-Fu Fighting, it was……”

[@danieltam3923]

Per US standards: Very heart warming American democratic showing

[@blackout07blue]

I wish. US never has this happen. Ever. I’ve never seen it once inside.

[@peabase]

No, your ignorance is showing. The last proper fight in Congress was in 1902, so more than a century ago.

[@Snowballrollingdown]

*Therefore, the Taiwanese people are eager to return to Chinese rule and are extremely disgusted with the existing pseudo-democratic system. They fight every day and cannot pass bills.*

[@forbaldo1]

@@peabase yep I just read it and it sounded like a decent fight not this its a pantomime for the cameras. if you mean it you fight for it

[@Wilson24678]

@@blackout07blue I guess that means US is not democratic enough. Taiwan is leading now. 😂

[@genesistyou]

i have time for this

[@JMK948]

Better to have discourse in a democracy rather than serenity in an autocracy.

[@AS-fd9jc]

I saw some furniture moving 😂

[@user-er8du5ks7f]

Feeling ashamed...

[@user-jx9uz8zj7w]

They better need hold together. Before china does.

[@user-gv7zm4mm2z]

Why? We are defending our democratic freedoms. what have you done? Nothing at all

[@guardian860]

Things like this also happen in Japan regularly. Watch the Japan version.

[@data5265]

確實讓世界看見台灣了

[@HaoWang-yt8vo]

一夜之间闻名全球！

[@user-xu6fx5ru8e]

😅

[@radenkanjeng3767]

Tuan Xi Jin Ping harus segera menenangkan mereka

[@blackjackandmore6774]

These people were furious wow

[@azul1964]

As a guy with little emotion, i would just stay silent in the chaos. Like what are they trying to achieve in fighting and screaming when noones listening?

[@end-game2030]

This is what the UK parliament is missing. The childish insults are the wildest you will see anywhere in the world.

[@viorelpiscanu9425]

Well, this is different...

[@aloyd6157]

quite surprised, Rishi can last so long

[@viorelpiscanu9425]

@@aloyd6157 AS LONG AS IS NEEDED...

[@MrDosonhai]

The UK parliament has moved past the childish phase. There are more than one way to resolve conflicting ideas and physical fights are the lowest form. Besides, words cut deep, even after the meeting. They tend to stick with you for a long time and influence your behaviour at a later time. This benefits the ones who insults you. They actually changed you from the inside to fit their image. Fighting you physically doesn't produce the same effect.

[@viorelpiscanu9425]

@@MrDosonhai INDEED... VERY OLD MEDIEVAL INSTITUTION... AGREE WITH YOU ON THIS MATTER... CAN NOT COMPARE TAIWAN WITH UK... THOW BOTH ARE ISLANDS...

[@MrMarshmelloBoi]

Bring my man Jackie Chan, and it'll become a movie scene!

[@adamdaniel8909]

Is Jackie Chan Taiwanese...m

[@22martinez1]

Nah bring Jet LI, Donnie Yen, and Michelle Yeoh into this brawl.

[@sawabe7032]

There is even a legislator playing a recorder on site.

[@a7040k-fedafasha]

@@adamdaniel8909His wife is Taiwanese

[@johnyewtube2286]

Jackie Chan is a CPP shill.

[@eliazupadhyay5592]

And i thought the USA was bad

[@iabhimi]

Indian parliament: Finally a worthy opponent

[@tatsumi2224]

As a Taiwanese, this is insane to see. People are standing up against violence in congress. Besides, this also happened because the party with more people(KMT) and TPP are trying to pass a law that we don’t even know what it is about! However, this law is trying to oppress our freedom of speech and put people in jail if you are considered “contempt of congress” which includes talking back to the congress man and refusing to go to the congress as a person(not limited to citizens). The penalty and definitions are all unclear and whenever DPP( the party with less people) what to open a stage for debate and exchanging ideas. They end the discussion!!! This is insane and we as Taiwanese have to stand up to this to protect our freedom of speech and democracy!!!!

[@miefrai19]

preach

[@porridge762]

If you can read, then you will know about it.

[@dueteehet7504]

Why do you sound like a helldiver 2 character

[@koksu5692]

they just want to return to their original roots ie dictatorship

[@wareshalhasan4547]

U need to with China. U guys are not different same skin same religion same language. B together b stronger.

[@TheImperialChannel]

*Now you know where Jerry Springer got his idea for a TV show...*

[@UltraCollagenBooster]

I was waiting for a "Hadouken!"

[@lmangayaay]

this is way better than all talks and nothing changes

[@kuiz3747]

這丟臉的事情居然是還上到了衛報 真的丟臉死了

[@cherryjhong7974]

不幫忙傳遞真實訊息 你才是讓台灣丟臉

[@erc94aea]

@@cherryjhong7974真實訊息不就是某黨怕法案過了會有很多東西被挖出來，所以現在極力的在阻止改革？😂

[@erc94aea]

@@cherryjhong7974像這種投票投不贏就訴諸暴力的政黨虧你支持的下去，居然還打女人，這個政黨恥度沒有下限欸

[@beproudasian8279]

And Taiwan wants China to adopt Taiwan's democracy. Insane!

[@cherryjhong7974]

@@erc94aea 好了啦～大家都知道藍白的惡行了，可以不用幫忙洗地。

[@ywsfuj]

It's about congress reform. Guess the ruling party doesn't like it.

[@LWgiveacloserlook]

The reform was promised by the ruling party 8 years ago , now 8 years has passed they did nothing but lies ,and yes they trying very hard to stop the other two parties fulfilling promises which made by the ruling party

[@Ohwowwoe]

Yes,Our Taiwan congress If there is a bill to be passed, it needs more than half of the votes, but this time, no political party has more than half of the parliament. Furthermore, Taiwanese officials are currently not subject to jail for lying. All the opposition parties will try their best to get the bill passed, and the ruling party will find ways to block it.

[@championred3619]

​@@Ohwowwoewhat is the bill about?

[@Ohwowwoe]

@@championred3619 Contempt of Congress

[@c-h-c-c4944]

​​@@championred3619主要是立法規定公務員被立法委員質詢時不可隱瞞或欺騙（國防和外交機密除外），否則會有刑責

[@thelastdefenderofcamelot5623]

Do you not have a formal way of expressing concern?

[@willcall9431]

Wish we had that. It could be put in Sports highlights under boxing.

[@jeremylee4048]

美丽的风景线，It's a beautiful sight to behold

[@_Aeon_]

At least we can have their voice heard, not having to be silenced by CCP dictator and guns.... STHU

[@Sydney-wh8gq]

As a Taiwanese I’ve never been this embarrassed before

[@federiconie]

Why sounds like it’s the first time…

[@RaymondHng]

At least Nymphia Wind got to perform for President Tsai.

[@MochiElk]

Actually Ive never been prouder

[@NeostormXLMAX]

@@federiconiedpp chimp out whenever they lose a vote

[@rdf4315]

You guys had to know your time was coming up, we Americans couldn't be the laughing stock forever.