Hundreds rally in Taipei over defence spending cuts
Hundreds of people rallied in Taipei to support increased defense spending after the Opposition approved only a portion of the requested budget. The government aims to enhance national defense capabilities amid tensions with China, while the Opposition expresses concerns over potential corruption. Protesters emphasized the importance of national defense for Taiwan's freedom and security.
- ▪Hundreds rallied in Taipei in support of increased defense spending.
- ▪The Opposition approved only two-thirds of the $40 billion budget requested by President Lai Ching-te.
- ▪Protesters included human rights and pro-independence groups advocating for stronger national defense against China.
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Hundreds of people rallied in central Taipei on Saturday (May 23, 2026) in support of government plans to increase defence spending, after the Opposition controlled Parliament approved only two-thirds of the $40 billion President Lai Ching-te had requested.Mr. Lai wanted the supplementary defence budget approved, including money for U.S. arms but also for domestically made equipment such as drones to increase deterrence against China, which views the island as its own territory. Taiwan's Parliament approves $25 billion defence spending billBut the Opposition, which has the most seats in Parliament, this month passed its own version of the spending package, and only for U.S.
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