Opposition Takes Axe to Taiwan's 2025 Budget

Taiwan's premier says opposition's budget cuts would cripple key government functions
Taiwan's premier said on Monday the government faced a crisis in day-to-day operations, including national security, because of large cuts to this year's budget proposed by opposition parties, who have cited a need to cut waste.
Taiwan’s Defenses Impaired by Budget Revamp, Premier Says
Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai said a push by opposition lawmakers to place conditions on some funds for the military this year, including for a high-profile submarine project, would badly undermine the archipelago’s defenses.
Taiwan Faces Record-Breaking Budget Cuts, Pushed by Opposition
Taiwan's legislature approved a record NT$207.5 billion budget cut, reducing spending to NT$2.9248 trillion.
Taiwan's Opposition-controlled Parliament Cuts 2025 Budget
Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament on Tuesday approved cuts to this year's budget that President Lai Ching-te's party says will hamper its ability to govern and harm the island's security.
Taiwan Cuts Utility Budget in Move That May Increase Power Costs
Taiwan cut NT$100 billion ($3.1 billion) of funding for its struggling utility, which may seek higher electricity rates that could impact some of the world’s biggest chipmakers.
Taiwan may cut its defense budget, just as Trump returns
Another U.S.-aligned democracy in Asia is mired in political gridlock, with Taiwan’s opposition challenging defense spending aimed at fending off China.
Opposition Takes Axe to Taiwan's 2025 Budget With Record US$6B Spending Cut - TaiwanPlus News
The opposition coalition in Taiwan's legislature has taken an axe to the government’s 2025 budget, slashing US$6 billion in the biggest spending cut in the country’s history.
Taiwan parliament approves budget cuts amid political tensions, defence spending targeted
The budget, initially proposed at NT$3.1 trillion (about USD 94 trillion), faced a reduction of NT$207.5 billion (around USD 6 billion) following a vote led by the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and supported by the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP).
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