The votes could reshape the island democracy's parliament and the government's approach to its powerful neighbor.

By Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) -As Taiwan gears up for a recall vote that could reshape its parliament, opposition lawmakers being challenged at the ballot box are getting two unusual supporters: Chinese officials and state media outlets rallying to their cause.

Tensions are high in Taiwan as threats from China and anger over political deadlock take center stage in an election to recall opposition lawmakers