The opposition is currently seven votes shy of a two-thirds majority and both sides have already begun lobbying the nine independent swing votes. The recall vote could be submitted as early as Nov. 3, according to Nationalist lawmaker Ho Jyh-huei. This whole mess was mishandled. Share prices on Taiwan's stock market plunged 2.5 percent on Oct. 30, the first day of trading since the announcement about the nuclear power plant was made. Businessmen, however, said the decision to shelve the nuclear project will hit investor confidence and could spark an exodus of high-tech industries.
Foreign investors have no sense of security . . . .
It's no secret more and more companies are contemplating the idea of investing in the mainland. They offer good investment incentives. The president's staff told reporters that Chen would respect the legislature if it voted to overturn the cabinet's decision. The timing of the cabinet's announcement angered Lien, who had met with Chen just 30 minutes before it was made. I should take responsibility as host.