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來源：《Taiwan Action》

〈Taiwan Filmmakers Document Civil Society Pushback as Recall Votes Target China-Leaning Lawmakers〉

Taipei, Taiwan — 23 July 2025

A new short film released by Taiwan Action, a citizen-led filmmaking collective, offers a close, ground-level view of Taiwan’s growing recall movement. Titled Great Recall: Standing Up for Global Democracy, the 4-minute video is the 21st installment in the Taiwan Action series—and the first to be distributed internationally.

The film explores why a growing number of Taiwanese citizens are seeking to recall lawmakers they accuse of undermining democracy and aligning too closely with Beijing. It combines historical context, footage of recent parliamentary turmoil, and grassroots perspectives to show why many in Taiwan are alarmed by the current legislature—and what drives citizens to act nationally.

“This time, I felt the urge to speak directly to international audiences,” said Director Michelle Chu, who previously contributed a widely viewed short documentary on women volunteers in the movement. While that film focused on resilience, she said this new work addresses the pressure of authoritarian influence and disinformation campaigns from Beijing and its allies within Taiwan’s legislature—and why Taiwan’s resistance matters globally.

“I realised it wasn’t enough to show courage—I had to show what we’re fighting against,” Chu said.

“Some lawmakers are advancing policies that align more with Beijing’s interests than with Taiwan’s future. We are fighting for the fundamental values of democracy. I believe this can inspire others to believe in those values around the world—and I hope people will stand with the Taiwanese, who are now on the frontlines of authoritarian pressure from China.”

The film aims to clarify to international audiences that Taiwan’s recall movement is not internal partisan rivalry, but a civic stand against authoritarian influence.

※Background: The Recall Wave in Taiwan

The recall campaign emerged in response to growing public backlash over the actions of Taiwan’s opposition parties following the 2024 election. After winning a legislative majority, the Kuomintang (KMT)—along with the Taiwan People’s Party—used its control of parliament to aggressively block or freeze sections of the national budget, including funding for defence, education, and public services. Many Taiwanese described the atmosphere as reminiscent of early-stage political suppression seen in Hong Kong.

One of the most controversial figures is Fu Kun ‑chi, the KMT’s current caucus leader, who has drawn widespread criticism for attending high-level meetings in Beijing while skipping the inauguration of Taiwan’s democratically elected president. Fu—a former county magistrate with a past conviction for insider trading—has long faced accusations of political intimidation in his home district. While many had previously feared challenging him, the recall movement marks the first large-scale citizen-led effort to publicly oppose his influence.

※Recall Votes & Public Response

The film’s release comes as Taiwan prepares for a series of closely watched recall votes, with the first round scheduled for July 26, and a second round to follow on August 23. These recall campaigns—which have already cleared both the first and second petition thresholds required by law—could lead to the removal of up to 31 legislators, most of them from the KMT. The party has faced mounting public criticism for legislative obstruction and repeated engagement with Beijing.

The documentary captures scenes of citizens collecting signatures across cities, towns, and rural districts. Protestors are shown chanting for Fu Kun ‑chi’s recall and calling for accountability in parliament.

“This is not just about individual lawmakers,” says one volunteer in the film.

“It’s about defending democratic accountability—before it slips away.”

※About the Taiwan Action Series

Taiwan Action was launched in January 2025 in response to growing concerns over democratic backsliding. Initiated by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Yang Li-chou, the project has become the largest civic-led filmmaking effort in Taiwan’s history, bringing together more than 100 professionals from across the film and television industry.

To date, the series has released 21 short films, all created by award-winning directors and creative teams who volunteered their time, skills, and resources. Each film explores a different facet of Taiwan’s vibrant civil society and this historic political moment—with a focus on citizen-led resistance, grassroots mobilisation, and democratic values.

Since March, the Taiwan Action series has garnered over 40 million views across platforms, making it one of the largest civic digital storytelling efforts in Taiwan's history.

The project is entirely volunteer-driven and politically unaffiliated. No political party has funded the initiative; all production costs have been covered through independent crowdfunding and private contributions. As Yang has stated, the project’s participants do not see themselves as public figures—but simply as citizens using their craft and rights to document a pivotal moment in Taiwan’s democracy.

While this short film marks the final release in the current recall campaign, the team behind Taiwan Action is already collecting footage for a feature-length documentary that will preserve the stories of this historic moment—from street volunteers to legislative flashpoints.

※The Film Shows:

　●Legislative gridlock triggered by opposition-led budget freezes

　●Volunteer-driven recall campaigns spanning cities and rural districts across Taiwan — and even reaching overseas, with support from Taiwanese communities around the world

　●Fu Kun-chi’s prominent role in cross-Strait engagement and the resulting domestic backlash

　●Historical context highlighting the Chinese Communist Party’s long-standing territorial ambitions

　●A closing message: “Taiwan is resisting China — for the world.”

This is not just Taiwan’s story—it is part of a global frontline defending democratic resilience in the face of authoritarian expansion.

※For interviews, screeners, or media requests:

Contact (華語)　王師
Email: steveawang0918@gmail.com
Phone: +886 975-391-282

Contact (English)　Hsin
Email: taiwanesefilmmaker@gmail.com
Phone: +886 926-972-695

※About Taiwan Action
Taiwan Action is a citizen-led documentary project formed in early 2025 to document Taiwan’s domestic political struggles and civic responses. Through short-form storytelling, it aims to capture the voices of civil society and highlight the global stakes of local democracy.

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