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Taiwan to form drone unit as President Lai vows budget fight
Taiwan’s President Lai announces drone squadron for July, vows to bypass legislature after opposition cuts defense budget by 38%. ALTIUS-600M drones achieved 100% hit rate.
2026/06/16 13:01
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Competing visions collide over Taiwan’s security strategy
President Lai Ching-te rejects the 1992 Consensus as Taiwan’s opposition slashes NT$470B from defense spending, exposing competing security strategies.
2026/05/20 20:53
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Taiwan mayors unite against central metro subsidy cuts
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an criticizes the central government for cutting metro subsidies, impacting local infrastructure. He urges prioritizing public welfare over politics.
2025/09/18 17:36
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Pingtung magistrate demands fiscal reform amid budget cuts
Pingtung County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi urges Taiwan’s Executive Yuan to amend fiscal laws after a NT$4.6 billion budget gap. She highlights disparities in tax revenue increases and calls for fair treatment of local governments.
2025/09/09 13:33
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Premier Cho seeks better dialogue with Taiwan legislature
Premier Cho Jung-tai announced plans to improve Executive Yuan and Legislative Yuan interactions, focusing on budgetary coordination. This aims to enhance communication and address fiscal matters effectively.
2025/08/26 17:00
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Budget cuts force Taiwan to reduce WHA experts delegation
Taiwan’s Health Minister Chiu Tai-yuan announced a reduced travel budget, cutting 10 experts from the WHA team. Despite this, Taiwan aims to maintain its participation level.
2025/05/08 15:38
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760,000 households face uncertainty in rental aid standoff
Taiwan’s interior minister warns that budget cuts to land management could impact rental subsidies. The debate over the 2025 budget proposal continues, affecting housing policies.
2025/03/31 12:00
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Taiwan agriculture faces budget cuts, seeks fund approval
Taiwan’s agriculture sector faces challenges as NT$90 million is cut from the Special Income Fund, impacting disaster relief. The ministry seeks Executive Yuan approval to borrow funds.
2025/03/26 20:00
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Taiwan’s Control Yuan challenges budget cuts in court
Taiwan’s Control Yuan challenges drastic budget cuts by the Legislative Yuan, claiming they threaten its operations and constitutional integrity. The court appeal seeks to protect public interest.
2025/03/24 19:00
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Control Yuan to seek constitutional review on budget
Taiwan’s Control Yuan faces budget cuts, prompting a constitutional interpretation request. The agency struggles with unpaid bills and operational challenges.
2025/03/21 17:00
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Presidential Office cuts energy use amid budget freeze
The Presidential Office in Taipei has introduced energy-saving measures to address budget cuts by the Legislative Yuan. Changes include reduced lighting, optimized air conditioning, and cuts to subscriptions.
2025/03/03 16:00
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Premier Cho defends budget amid KMT protests
Premier Cho Jung-tai addressed budget cuts in the Legislative Yuan, urging support for a NT$3.1325 trillion budget. He called for unity amid KMT protests.
2025/02/25 18:00
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President Lai leads historic meeting of Taiwan’s leaders
President Lai Ching-te led Taiwan’s first meeting of five government branch heads on Feb. 10, focusing on cooperation and democracy. The meeting set three shared goals, marking a historic moment in Taiwan’s constitutional history.
2025/02/11 10:37
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President Lai calls for gov’t branch meeting on Feb. 10
President Lai Ching-te will host a meeting on Feb. 10 to tackle Taiwan’s political polarization. The session aims to enhance cooperation among government branches amid economic pressures.
2025/02/07 15:06
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Health ministry cuts press room hours amid budget slash
The Ministry of Health and Welfare in Taiwan adjusts press room hours due to budget cuts. New hours close by 6 p.m. on weekdays, closed on holidays.
2025/02/07 10:10
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Taichung mayor calls for more subsidies amid budget cuts
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen urges increased subsidies despite budget cuts. The Jinhua N. Rd. project highlights local-central cooperation. Learn more about budget discussions.
2025/02/05 22:00
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Taipei offers free sign language services amid budget cuts
Taipei’s Department of Social Welfare announced budget reallocation for hearing-impaired services. Premier Cho faced criticism over budget cuts affecting sign language interpreters.
2025/01/24 13:18
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KMT head accuses DPP of public deception tactics
Eric Chu criticizes Taiwan’s DPP for alleged misinformation and budget mismanagement. He urges effective use of the NT$2.9 trillion budget for national benefit.
2025/01/24 13:05
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Taiwan’s budget cuts threaten carbon reduction efforts: MOEA
Taiwan’s deputy economic minister warns that budget cuts could reduce carbon reduction guidance for 5,000 companies and affect energy-efficient subsidies.
2025/01/24 10:06
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President Lai leads climate committee amid budget cuts
President Lai Ching-te led a climate committee meeting, thanking members for cutting fees amid budget cuts. A public hearing on greenhouse gas targets is set for Feb. 7.
2025/01/24 09:52
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MOA warns of operational risks after budget cut
The Ministry of Agriculture in Taiwan faces a budget cut to NT$1, sparking a dispute with opposition parties. The cut threatens essential operations and policy implementation.
2025/01/24 08:47
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Thursday briefing: What you need to know about Taiwan today
Taiwan navigates disaster recovery, political tension, health vigilance, and global recognition for sustainability, highlighting resilience and innovation.
2025/01/23 20:57
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Opposition KMT: Premier misleads public on budget cuts
The Kuomintang criticized Premier Cho Jung-tai for budget cut claims affecting sign language interpreters, urging the DPP to act responsibly. They also opposed the president’s stance on the Constitutional Court Procedure Act, citing public opinion.
2025/01/23 17:09
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Budget cuts threaten Taipei 101’s New Year’s Eve show
Taipei 101’s New Year’s Eve fireworks may lose global visibility due to budget cuts. Deputy Minister Wu Chih-chung highlights the impact on international media access.
2025/01/23 10:00
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Tuesday briefing: What you need to know about Taiwan tonight
Taiwan faces a powerful earthquake, a tragic air base accident, and significant budget cuts while preparing for Lunar New Year celebrations. Explore the resilience and challenges as the nation navigates through these events.
2025/01/21 18:38