Taiwan KMT proposes caning for serious crimes ahead of local elections

Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang, has proposed introducing corporal punishment (caning) into the penal code, inspired by Singapore, as part of its platform for upcoming local elections. The proposal highlights a societal divide between progressive and conservative values in Taiwan. The measure is likely to be controversial and may face legal and political hurdles, but it signals a shift in the KMT's campaign strategy to appeal to conservative voters.