Taiwan's legislature returns for its new session with two flashpoints on day one, setting up a fight between President Lai Ching-te and the opposition-controlled chamber.

• Premier Cho Jung-tai will deliver the government's policy report on opening day, but lawmakers will not be allowed to question him afterward — a break from the usual practice.
• At 10am the same morning, legislators hold a recorded vote on Lai's 29 nominees for the Control Yuan, the body that watches over government officials.
• All 29 names, including the president, vice president and 25 members, are bundled onto a single ballot, so it is one up-or-down decision.
• The KMT caucus says it will scrutinize the list hard, accusing Lai of picking independence-leaning figures like Chen Yung-hsing to please that wing of his base.

Outlook: With the opposition holding the numbers, the nominees face a rough vote and a rejection would leave the watchdog body short-staffed.