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Taiwan’s opposition targets premier for impeachment vote
Opposition legislators in Taiwan criticized Secretary-General Pan Men-an for missing a key legislative session. The session aimed to discuss President Lai Ching-te’s decision on a financial act. Lawmakers passed a motion condemning Pan and targeting Premier Cho Jung-tai for impeachment.
2025/12/18 12:40
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Premier Cho declines to sign fiscal allocation law changes
Premier Cho Jung-tai refuses to countersign amendments to the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures, citing constitutional concerns.
2025/12/15 16:30
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Taiwan government defies parliament over budget allocation
Premier Cho Jung-tai criticized the Legislative Yuan’s rejection of the Executive Yuan’s veto proposal, calling the process undemocratic. The Executive Yuan vows to clarify errors in the Financial Allocation Act to ensure public awareness.
2025/12/05 16:18
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Taiwan gov’t to counter parliament’s revenue allocation law
Premier Cho Jung-tai announced the Executive Yuan will address the Legislative Yuan’s passage of the KMT’s revenue allocation law. The aim is to ensure fairer tax distribution.
2025/11/17 11:53
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Taiwan projects NT$4 billion in carbon fee revenue
Taiwan’s environment minister announced projected carbon fee revenues of NT$4 billion to NT$4.5 billion for next year. The government is exploring relief measures for industries affected by U.S. tariffs, including potential carbon fee discounts.
2025/09/23 20:00
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Taichung mayor leads coalition demanding tax revenue share
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen and 14 leaders demand NT$34.55 billion in tax revenues from Taiwan’s central government. They call for fair distribution and fiscal autonomy.
2025/09/11 08:00
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Taiwan mayors demand meeting over disputed budget formula
Premier Cho Jung-tai addresses fund distribution concerns at SEMICON Taiwan 2025. Sixteen city and county leaders to discuss tax allocation discrepancies in Taipei.
2025/09/10 14:00
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TSMC dismisses speculation over NVIDIA CEO’s Taiwan trip
TSMC denies rumors of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to Taiwan involving U.S. profit-sharing talks. Huang’s trip focused on a speech and meetings with TSMC leaders.
2025/09/02 17:00
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Taiwan announces delayed 3% raise for public employees
Premier Cho Jung-tai announced a 3% salary increase for military, civil servants, and teachers, effective in May. Budget issues delayed the raise, sparking legislative debate.
2025/04/22 14:00
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Labor minister warns of labor fund impact from new law
Labor Minister Hung Sun-han discusses concerns over labor insurance fund impacts due to government revenue allocation changes. He assures fund stability and urges rational political discussions to address potential financial challenges.
2025/03/17 15:00
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Taiwan legislators reject veto on revenue allocation act
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan rejected the Executive Yuan’s veto of a tax allocation amendment, maintaining the original decision. The amendment expands central tax allocation but faces criticism for potential governance issues and urban-rural disparities.
2025/03/12 19:00
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Premier Cho commits to budget report before veto review
Premier Cho Jung-tai commits to addressing budget veto cases in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan. The KMT and TPP set voting dates amid rising political tensions.
2025/03/11 11:05
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Premier outlines reasons for gov’t fiscal budget revision
Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai announced the Executive Yuan’s decision to reconsider the national budget, citing constitutional and fiscal concerns. The proposal will be submitted to the president and then to the Legislative Yuan for review.
2025/02/27 12:00
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Executive Yuan seeks constitutional remedies for act
The Executive Yuan in Taipei raises concerns about the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures, citing risks to central finances. Premier Cho Jung-tai criticizes the amendment’s focus on finances over responsibilities. Spokesperson Michelle Lee urges the Legislative Yuan to expedite review to avoid budget issues.
2024/12/26 15:16
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Taiwan defense budget faces NT$80 billion cut risk
Taiwan’s defense budget may face a cut of over NT$80 billion, impacting military investments and personnel benefits. The Ministry of National Defense urges bipartisan support to maintain operational needs.
2024/12/26 10:33
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Tainan mayor slams unfair fund distribution amendments
Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che criticizes recent amendments to the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures, citing unfair fund distribution.
2024/12/25 09:32
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Taiwan’s environment minister warns of budget impacts
Environmental Minister Peng Chi-ming warns that Taiwan’s fiscal law changes could impact waste management and net-zero goals. Budget cuts may affect local government funding and hinder environmental initiatives.
2024/12/24 11:55
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Amendments may strain Taiwan’s 2025 budget, officials warn
Taipei’s Executive Yuan warns that recent amendments to the government revenue and expenditure act could impact next year’s budget. Concerns rise over fiscal discipline.
2024/12/23 13:49
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DPP criticizes KMT’s revenue allocation amendments
DPP Secretary-General Lin Yu-chang criticizes KMT’s revenue allocation amendments, warning of financial instability and urging bipartisan dialogue for fiscal fairness.
2024/11/12 14:21
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Taipei mayor calls for rational legislative discussions
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an calls for rational talks in the Legislative Yuan on amending the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures. New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih supports thorough discussion for fair distribution.
2024/11/11 22:00
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Keelung mayor urges KMT to focus on revenue act’s passage
Keelung Mayor George Hsieh urges KMT mayors to prioritize passing the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures. He warns that disputes over allocation ratios could harm financial stability. Critics argue KMT’s amendments are unfair, but Hsieh emphasizes benefits for Keelung, including resources for tourism and parking solutions.
2024/11/11 11:27
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Premier Cho hosts dinner to discuss budget proposal
Premier Cho Jung-tai hosted a dinner to discuss strategies for addressing the blocked budget proposal with DPP legislative committees. Speaker Han Kuo-yu was also invited.
2024/09/27 09:28
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Yilan raises baby bonus to combat declining birth rate
The Yilan County government has passed a proposal to increase the baby bonus in an effort to combat a declining birth rate. The bonus will be increased from NT$12,000 to NT$15,000 and is expected to take effect in 2024.
2023/10/18 13:23
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Taipei Zoo to increase ticket prices for 1st time in 26 yrs.
On Wednesday (Sept. 6), the Taipei Zoo confirmed a decision to increase ticket prices. This marks the first ticket price increase for Taipei Zoo in 26 years.
2023/09/06 16:38