Activists to protest amendments todayCONTROVERSIAL: The opposition plans to once again ram through its amendments, which include retaining ill-gotten assets and shielding corrupt officials, an activist saidBy Chen Cheng-yu and Jason Pan / Staff reportersActivists are to hold a rally today at the Legislative Yuan in Taipei to protest three controversial amendments they said would shield legislators convicted of corruption, protect ill-gotten party assets and reinstate a television network’s operating license. Concerned citizens are invited to join the rally, which would include marathon-style events and five news conferences throughout the day starting at 10am at the south side of the Legislative Yuan building, Economic Democracy Union convener Lai Chung-chiang (賴中強) said yesterday, adding that the three “reprehensible” amendments would be explained. Democratic Progressive Party legislators hold a news conference in Taipei yesterday. Lai said the opposition parties are also colluding to lay the path for CTi TV to regain its operating license, after the National Communications Commission in 2020 refused to renew its license following numerous violations of media broadcasting regulations. Most of the public are aware of CTi TV’s pro-China stance and its biased, negative reporting on the ruling DPP administration, he added.

Source: Taipei Times January 29, 2026 17:15 UTC