Opposition Lawmakers Stall Special Defense Budget for Fifth Time

TaiwanPlus News 2025-12-30

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Opposition lawmakers are insisting President Lai Ching-te take questions from the legislature over a proposed US$40 billion special defense budget. Meanwhile, ruling party lawmakers say that would set a dangerous precedent.

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