The Han anti-recall campaign is getting dirty, with explosive new allegations. KMT Chair Johnny Chiang admits he's got an uphill climb on reforming the party. Japan, the Czech Republic, and the US all show Taiwan some love. Foreign Minister Joseph Wu says he'll ensure no more diplomatic partners will bolt...wait, what!? Finally, China drops the word "peaceful" in front of "reunification" in key speech, should we be worried?

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