Controversial Lawmaker Expelled for Misconduct – April 13, 2026
Following months of debate over her eligibility to serve, China-born legislator Li Chen-hsiu has been expelled from the Taiwan People's Party, which cited misconduct. Beijing has announced 10 measures aimed at improving cross-strait ties following the meeting between Kuomintang Chair Cheng Li-wun and Chinese President Xi Jinping. And this year's Baishatun Mazu procession has set out from Miaoli, with technology playing a bigger role in making the annual eight-day pilgrimage safer for participants. Also: - Analysis: How do Taiwan's businesses and industries view Beijing's new economic incentives? National Central University professor Chiou Jiunn-rong shares his thoughts with TaiwanPlus. - Taiwanese Olympic champion boxer Lin Yu-ting won bronze at the Asia Boxing Elite Boxing Championships in Mongolia after 19 months away from competition. TaiwanPlus meets Lin's coach Tseng Tzu-chiang for their assessment of Lin's return to the ring. - Gongs are a generational affair for one family in Yilan County, as they hammer out about 80% of Taiwan's custom-made brass percussion instruments.
