Taiwan parliament to discuss stalled special defence budget next week

Reuters
2026.02.24 04:06
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Taiwan's parliament will discuss a stalled $40 billion special defense budget next week, which has faced opposition party objections. President Lai Ching-te proposed the budget to counter increased military pressure from China. The opposition, holding a parliamentary majority, has advanced its own less expensive proposals. A bipartisan group of 37 U.S. lawmakers expressed concern over the delay. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party and opposition parties have agreed to schedule discussions on March 6, with a commitment to prioritize the defense spending plan.