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Taipei Rally Backs Higher Defense Spending After Parliament Cuts Request
Hundreds gathered in Taipei to support increased military funding. Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament approved two-thirds of the amount President Lai Ching-te requested.
May 23, 9:50 AM·1m read1 source
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Hundreds of people rallied in Taipei in support of government plans to increase defense spending after the opposition-controlled parliament approved only two-thirds of the $40 billion President Lai Ching-te had requested. The demonstration occurred in the capital following the legislative decision.
Organizers said participants sought to express backing for the full defense budget originally proposed by the president.
No further details on the size of the crowd or statements from officials were provided in the report.
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