More details are coming out on the Han recall vote, and accusations of Kaohsiung City Govt meddling are growing. KMT Chair Johnny Chiang may be targeting the powerful Huang Fuhsing. The gas hack is now suspected of being political. A petition is gaining steam on making Taiwan's so-called "marriage equality" laws a bit more equal in reality. The DPP is targeting a non-existent committee for elimination. Finally, a WHO battle royale is taking shape over Taiwan that will be very illuminating on Taiwan's place in the world.

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