In the days leading up to Taiwan’s 26 July 2025 nationwide referendum – widely dubbed the “Great Recall”, several tropical systems were active in the western Pacific, most notably Typhoon Fung-wong or Francisco, and typhoon or the tropical storm Co-May (Strong M, 2025). Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration tracked Fung-wong as it passed north of the island around 24-25 July 2025, bringing periods of heavy rain and gusty winds, particularly to northern and north

On 13 January 2024, Taiwan held the regularly scheduled presidential and legislative elections following the two-term rule of the previous president. In Taiwan, the president is directly elected by a majority vote for a four-year term with a maximum of two terms.