[Mass Recall] DPP: Humbly Accepts the Voting Results

(Taiwan, 27th) The results of the first mass recall vote of legislative members on July 26, including 24 KMT legislators and Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-An, showed that all survived the recall. The two major opposition parties, KMT and Taiwan People’s Party, have retained their majority positions in the Legislative Yuan. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) stated that it "humbly accepts" the voting results and looks forward to all political parties taking this as an opportunity for reflection and a fresh start.
This voting result means the situation of a “minority ruling party with an opposition majority” will continue.
Analysts noted that this outcome is a major setback for President Lai Ching-te's DPP government, dampening hopes of reversing the power balance, and will further increase the difficulty for President Lai in implementing his policies.
On the evening of the 26th, the DPP posted on Facebook, saying that the recall vote on the 26th was an unprecedented civic movement in Taiwan’s democratic history. Not only is this an important way for people to express opinions as guaranteed by law, it is also a basic right of citizens. The DPP thanked every citizen who went to cast their vote, saying that regardless of their choices, they fully expressed their opinions: "This is the spirit and glory of Taiwan as a democratic nation."

The DPP believes that this unprecedented civic action was motivated by love for Taiwan and the desire to "oppose the Chinese Communist Party and protect Taiwan." Therefore, it extends the highest respect to all civic groups and all selfless volunteers. “Everyone’s actions have once again written a new chapter in the history of Taiwan’s democracy. This was not an inter-party election, nor should it be diminished or simplified as a victory or defeat between political parties. Rather, it was a demonstration of the great strength of civic power.”
The DPP said: “As the ruling party, we will continue to safeguard democracy and defend our sovereignty. We also have the responsibility to carefully reflect on society’s reactions, promptly adjust our steps, and strive to meet the expectations of the people.”
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te posted on Facebook that the result of the mass recall was neither a victory nor a defeat for any one side, but has further established Taiwan’s “national direction of opposing the CCP and protecting Taiwan.”
He said the people of Taiwan once again exercised their constitutional rights today and made their decision. Everyone should respect and accept the results.
He continued, saying today’s result is not one side’s victory or the other’s defeat. Both recall and anti-recall are legitimate rights enjoyed by the people under the constitutional system. Despite differences in opinion within society, the people of Taiwan are still able to use lawful and constitutional means to express their views and make decisions. This is precisely the most precious aspect of democratic Taiwan.