Taiwan Defense Budget Cut Amid US Tensions
Taiwan's opposition party has voted to cut the defense budget. This move comes amid urging from the US and ahead of a key summit.
Taiwan's opposition party has approved cuts to the defense budget, reducing outlays by approximately 38%. This decision arrives shortly before a highly anticipated summit in Beijing.
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Original source:Nikkei Asia ↗
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