Premier Urges Lawmakers To Review Budget as Stalemate Continues

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​Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai is once again calling on lawmakers to move ahead with reviewing the 2026 general budget, which remains stalled in the opposition-controlled legislature.

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00:00Premier Zhuo Rong-tai is again urging lawmakers to review the 2026 general budget

00:05as it remains stalled in the opposition-controlled legislature.

00:20The defense budget worth about 2.5 billion U.S. dollars has taken a major hit.

00:25The defense ministry warns that without approval, the country's ability to defend itself would be weakened,

00:31its asymmetric capabilities reduced, and support for service members would suffer.

00:35These are the support of our efforts and protect our troops.

00:41So we hope that the federal government will be able to evaluate the plans and support us to strengthen our troops and support our troops.

00:52Zhuo said he has urged all government agencies to provide a clear outline of their proposed budgets if caught on to do so.

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