Taiwanese Lawmaker Sparks Chaos by Running Off with Bill to Prevent Passage

In a dramatic turn of events just before President-elect Lai Ching-te’s inauguration, a Taiwanese lawmaker caused an uproar in the legislative chamber by grabbing a bill and sprinting out to prevent its passage. The incident occurred during a heated morning session where lawmakers were already engaged in shouting matches and physical shoving even before any votes had been cast. Dubbed the “Bill Bandit,” the MP’s bold move led to a chaotic chase as other legislators pursued him, turning the chamber into a scene of pandemonium.

The spectacle was captured on video and shared on social media platform X by @CensoredMen, quickly amassing over 9.1 million views. The video’s virality sparked a wave of memes and jokes online, with users humorously commenting on the unconventional filibuster. One user quipped, “He took matters into his own hands,” while another jested about Taiwan’s technological prowess, saying, “Taiwan makes 90%+ of the world’s computer chips but doesn’t have a working copy machine.”

Despite concerns from some citizens about the impact on Taiwan’s democratic processes, the incident has largely been received with amusement. “I only see things like this in movies,” one user remarked, reflecting the general public’s bemused reaction to the chaotic scenes in their parliament.

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